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emulsificationnounThe process by which an emulsion is formed.
bimanualInvolving or using both hands
phacoemulsificationnoun(surgery) A form of cataract surgery in which the eye's internal lens is emulsified with an ultrasonic handpiece and aspirated from the eye. Aspirated fluids are replaced with irrigation of balanced salt solution, thus maintaining the anterior chamber, as well as cooling the handpiece.
vitrectomynoun(surgery) The surgical removal of some or all of the vitreous humour from the eye.
intrastromalWithin the stroma.
iridotomynoun(surgery) The removal of part of the iris.
sclerotomynoun(surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting, or making an incision in the sclera
microsurgicalOf or pertaining to microsurgery.
capsulorhexisnoun(surgery) The removal of the lens capsule during cataract surgery.
keratotomynoun(medicine) A surgical incision in the cornea.
microsurgerynounSurgical procedures that are very small.
keratectomynoun(surgery) An operation that removes part of the cornea, as in keratomileusis
micromanipulatornouna device, used for micromanipulation, consisting of microscopic needles and instruments viewed through a microscope
resectoscopenoun(surgery) A hollow and flexible surgical instrument typically inserted through the urethra or vagina, used for performing a biopsy or resection at the level of the prostate, uterus, or urinary bladder.
electrosurgerynoun(surgery) the application of high-frequency electric current to tissue as a means to cut, coagulate, desiccate, or fulgurate it
oculoplasticnounRelating to oculoplastics.
lensectomynounAlternative form of lentectomy. [(surgery) The removal of a lens (of the eye).]
handpiecenounThe part of a dental drill, surgical instrument, etc. that is held in the hand.
coblationnoun(surgery) controlled or cold ablation (using a cold saline solution to protect the tissue being ablated)
handpiecesnounThe part of a dental drill, surgical instrument, etc. that is held in the hand.

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