Retinectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Retinectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The excision of retinal tissue.
Meaning
(surgery) The excision of retinal tissue.
Example Sentences
Access to patient-specific retinal tissue requires an intraocular procedure, called a vitrectomy, followed by detachment of the retina, retinectomy, laser retinopexy and a vitreous substitute to provide a temporary tamponade.
Word Forms
- retinectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retinotomy, retinopexy, rectectomy, vitrectomy, recession, resection.
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