cirsectomy

/sɜːrˈsɛktəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure to remove part of the iris, often performed to relieve glaucoma or reduce eye pressure

“The ophthalmologist recommended a cirsectomy to alleviate her mother’s glaucoma symptoms.”

Synonyms

  • iridectomy
  • iridotomy

Antonyms

  • iridoplasty