First Known Use: 1968
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vitrectomy
noun vit·rec·to·my \və-ˈtrek-tə-mē\
plural vit·rec·to·mies
Definition of VITRECTOMY
: surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous humor
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Origin of VITRECTOMY
vitreous humor + -ectomy
Medical Dictionary
vitrectomy
noun vit·rec·to·my \və-ˈtrek-tə-mē\
plural vit·rec·to·mies
Medical Definition of VITRECTOMY
: surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous body
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