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- [ir-i-dek-tuh-mee, ahy-ri-]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdɛk tə mi, ˌaɪ rɪ-/
- /ˌɪrɪdˈektəmi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ir-i-dek-tuh-mee, ahy-ri-]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdɛk tə mi, ˌaɪ rɪ-/
Definitions of iridectomy word
- noun plural iridectomy excision of part of the iris. 1
- noun iridectomy A surgical procedure to remove part of the iris. 1
- noun iridectomy surgical removal of part of the iris 0
- noun iridectomy the surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye 0
- noun iridectomy (surgery) Removal of part or all of the iris of the eye. 0
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Origin of iridectomy
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; irid- + -ectomy
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Parts of speech for Iridectomy
noun
adjective
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iridectomy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
iridectomy usage trend in Literature
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- what is an iridectomy?
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