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