sclerotomy

/sklɛrəˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision made in the sclera of the eye to relieve pressure, drain a hemorrhage, or insert an instrument.

“The surgeon performed a sclerotomy to drain the accumulated fluid in the patient’s eye.”

Synonyms

  • incision
  • operation
  • surgical procedure

Antonyms

  • conservation
  • healing
  • preservation