capsulotomy

noun

cap·​su·​lot·​o·​my -ˈlät-ə-mē How to pronounce capsulotomy (audio)
plural capsulotomies
: incision of a capsule especially of the crystalline lens (as in cataract surgery)

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“Capsulotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/capsulotomy. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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