cyclodialysis

noun

cy·​clo·​di·​al·​y·​sis -dī-ˈal-ə-səs How to pronounce cyclodialysis (audio)
plural cyclodialyses -ˌsēz How to pronounce cyclodialysis (audio)
: surgical detachment of the ciliary body from the sclera to reduce tension in the eyeball in some cases of glaucoma

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“Cyclodialysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cyclodialysis. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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