canaliculodacryocystorhinostomy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (General-American) audio
Etymology
From canaliculus + -o- + dacryocystorhinostomy.
Meanings
- A surgical procedure that treats severe tear drainage blockage by creating a new passage from the inner corner of the eye to the nose, usually using a small tube when the canaliculi are completely blocked.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| canaliculodacryocystorhinostomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| CDCR | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |