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

vitreous humor + -ectomy

First Known Use: 1968

Medical Dictionary

noun vit·rec·to·my \və-ˈtrek-tə-mē\

plural vit·rec·to·mies

: surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous body

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