Iridencleisis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Iridencleisis is a noun meaning (surgery) A surgical procedure for glaucoma in which a portion of the iris is incised and incarcerated in a limbal incision.
Meaning
(surgery) A surgical procedure for glaucoma in which a portion of the iris is incised and incarcerated in a limbal incision.
Example Sentences
[…] or leave it in the aperture of the cornea, so that it may be strangulated, and ultimately become adherent thereto, constituting what has been termed iridencleisis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include iridesis, iridodesis, iridectomy, iridotomy, iridocyclectomy, iridotasis.
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