capsulotomy
noun
cap·su·lot·o·my
-ˈlät-ə-mē 
plural capsulotomies
: incision of a capsule especially of the crystalline lens (as in cataract surgery)
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“Capsulotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/capsulotomy. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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