Retinopexy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Retinopexy is a noun meaning (surgery) fastening of a retinal tear.
Meaning
(surgery) fastening of a retinal tear.
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
- retinopexies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pneumatic, retinectomy, retinotomy, tenontoplasty, recession, myopexy.
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