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iridectomy

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ir·i·dec·to·my  (r-dkt-m, r-)
n. pl. ir·i·dec·to·mies
Surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye.
iridectomy [ˌɪrɪˈdɛktəmɪ ˌaɪ-]
n pl -mies
(Medicine / Surgery) surgical removal of part of the iris
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Noun1.iridectomy - an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
eye operation, eye surgery - any surgical procedure involving the eyes


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