vitrectomy

English

Etymology

From vitreous +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

vitrectomy (plural vitrectomies)

1. (surgery) The surgical removal of some or all of the vitreous humour from the eye.

Related terms

• vitrector
• vitreotome
• vitrectomise