ignipuncture en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English igni- Proto-Indo-European *pewǵ-der. Proto-Italic *pungō Latin pungō Latin pūnctus Proto-Indo-European *-tew-? Proto-Indo-European *-r-eh₂? Latin -tūra Late Latin punctūrabor. English puncture English ignipuncture From igni- + puncture.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The original procedure of closing a retina break in retinal separation by transfixation of the break with cautery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ignipunctures | Number=Plur | lexicographic |