capsulectomy
noun
cap·su·lec·to·my
ˌkap-sə-ˈlek-tə-mē 
plural capsulectomies
: excision of a capsule (as of a joint, kidney, or lens)
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“Capsulectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/capsulectomy. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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