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cryopexy

noun

cryo·​pexy ˈkrī-ə-ˌpek-sē How to pronounce cryopexy (audio)
plural cryopexies
: cryosurgery for fixation of the retina in retinal detachment or for repair of a retinal tear or hole

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“Cryopexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cryopexy. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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