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Iridectomy Definition & Meaning

iridectomy
noun
  1. an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye

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What does iridectomy mean?
an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
What part of speech is iridectomy?
Iridectomy is a noun.

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