Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical procedure that creates a new drainage pathway for tears by connecting the conjunctival sac directly to the nasal cavity, usually using a small glass or silicone tube (Jones tube), to bypass a blocked or nonfunctional tear drainage system.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical procedure that creates a new drainage pathway for tears by connecting the conjunctival sac directly to the nasal cavity, usually using a small glass or silicone tube (Jones tube), to bypass a blocked or nonfunctional tear drainage system.
Word Forms
- conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dacryocystostomy, dacryocystorhinostomy, conjunctivorhinostomy, dacryocystorhinotomy, dacryocystotomy, dacrocystorhinostomy.
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