vitrectomy
noun
vit·rec·to·my
və-ˈtrek-tə-mē 
plural vitrectomies
: surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous humor
Examples of vitrectomy in a Sentence
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In vitrectomy, the surgeon removes the vitreous, clear gel from the eye and replaces it with a gas or oil bubble to help push the retina back in place.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
The implantation would occur during a vitrectomy when the natural eye fluid is replaced with a synthetic material.
—Irene Wright, Dallas News, 15 June 2022
William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
The implantation would occur during a vitrectomy when the natural eye fluid is replaced with a synthetic material.
—Irene Wright, Dallas News, 15 June 2022
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Word History
Etymology
vitreous humor + -ectomy
First Known Use
1968, in the meaning defined above
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“Vitrectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitrectomy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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vitrectomy
noun
vit·rec·to·my
və-ˈtrek-tə-mē
plural vitrectomies
: surgical removal of all or part of the vitreous body
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