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vit·rec·to·my (v

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n. pl. vit·rec·to·mies

Surgical removal of the vitreous humor from the eyeball.

[vitr(eous) + -ectomy.]

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vitrectomy - a surgical procedure that removes the vitreous humor and replace it with saline solution

eye operation, eye surgery - any surgical procedure involving the eyes

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