iridectome

ir·i·dec·tome

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ir-i-dek-tohm, ahy-ri-]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdɛk toʊm, ˌaɪ rɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ir-i-dek-tohm, ahy-ri-]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdɛk toʊm, ˌaɪ rɪ-/

Definition of iridectome word

noun iridectome a slender cutting instrument used in performing an iridectomy. 1

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Origin of iridectome

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; irid- + ec- + -tome

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Parts of speech for Iridectome

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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iridectome popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.