vitrectomy

vit·rec·to·my

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vi-trek-tuh-mee]
- /vɪˈtrɛk tə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vi-trek-tuh-mee]
- /vɪˈtrɛk tə mi/

Definitions of vitrectomy word

noun plural vitrectomy the microsurgical procedure of removing the vitreous humor and replacing it with saline solution, performed to improve vision that has been impaired by opacities. 1
noun vitrectomy the surgical removal of the vitreous fluid from the eye 0
noun vitrectomy (surgery) The surgical removal of some or all of the vitreous humour from the eye. 0

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Origin of vitrectomy

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; vitr(eous humor) + -ectomy

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Parts of speech for Vitrectomy

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vitrectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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