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noun
cy·clec·to·my
sī-ˈklek-tə-mē, sik-ˈlek- 
plural cyclectomies
: surgical removal of part of the ciliary muscle or body
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“Cyclectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cyclectomy. Accessed 29 Jan. 2023.
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