conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From conjunctiva + -o- + dacryocystorhinostomy.
Meanings
- A surgical procedure that creates a new drainage pathway for tears by connecting the conjunctival sac directly to the nasal cavity, usually using a small glass or silicone tube to bypass a blocked or nonfunctional tear drainage system.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| CDCR | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic |