Rhexis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rhexis is a noun meaning (medicine, especially ophthalmology) The rupture of an organ.
Meaning
(medicine, especially ophthalmology) The rupture of an organ.
Example Sentences
Many times if the rhexis is incomplete, one might have to convert to an extracapsular cataract extraction to prevent a posterior capsular rupture or nucleus drop.
Word Forms
- rhexes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hepatorrhexis, angiorrhexis, amniorrhexis, myorrhexis, dehiscence, tubulorrhexis.
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