cyclodiathermy
noun
cy·clo·dia·ther·my
-ˈdī-ə-ˌthər-mē 
plural cyclodiathermies
: partial or complete destruction of the ciliary body by diathermy to relieve some conditions (as glaucoma) characterized by increased tension within the eyeball
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“Cyclodiathermy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cyclodiathermy. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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