cy·clec·to·my
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plural cyclectomies
Medical Definition of cyclectomy
: surgical removal of part of the ciliary muscle or body
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cyclectomy
cyclic adenosine monophosphate
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“Cyclectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cyclectomy. Accessed 23 Sep. 2021.
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