capsulotomy en · NOUN
Etymology
By surface analysis, capsulo- + -tomy, or, by surface analysis, capsule + -otomy.
Meanings
- An incision into a capsule, especially into the lens of the eye when removing cataracts.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| capsulotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
postcapsulotomy · precapsulotomy