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cy·clo·di·a·ther·my (si″klo-diґə-thur″me) [cyclo- + diathermy] destruction of a portion of the ciliary body by diathermy; employed as therapy in cases of glaucoma.Medical dictionary. 2011.
cyclodiathermy — cy·clo·diathermy … English syllables
cyclodiathermy — “+ noun Etymology: cycl + diathermy : partial or complete destruction of the ciliary body by diathermy to relieve certain conditions characterized by increased tension within the eyeball … Useful english dictionary
Glaucoma surgery — Glaucoma is a group of diseases affecting the optic nerve that results in vision loss and is frequently characterized by raised intraocular pressure (IOP). There are many glaucoma surgeries, and variations or combinations of those surgeries, that … Wikipedia
cyclodestructive — Relating to a procedure designed to damage the ciliary body in order to diminish the production of aqueous fluid in patients with glaucoma. See cyclocryotherapy, cyclodiathermy, cyclophotocoagulation … Medical dictionary
ciclodiatermia — Eng. Cyclodiathermy Técnica quirúrgica utilizada para el tratamiento del glaucoma que pretende la destrucción de todo o parte del cuerpo ciliar mediante el uso de la diatermia … Diccionario de oftalmología
