sphincterectomy

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sphincterectomy /sphinc·ter·ec·to·my/ (-ek´tah-me) excision of a sphincter.

sphinc·ter·ec·to·my (sf

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1. Excision of a portion of the pupillary border of the iris.

2. Excision of a sphincter muscle.

sphincterectomy [sfingk″ter-ek´tah-me]

excision of a sphincter.

sphincterectomy

excision of a sphincter.

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