iridocyclectomy

iridocyclectomy
Removal of the iris and ciliary body for excision of a tumor. [irido- + G. kyklos, circle (ciliary body), + ektome, excision]

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iri·do·cy·clec·to·my (ir″ĭ-do-sə-klekґtə-me) [irido- + cyclo- + ectomy] surgical removal of a portion of the iris and of the ciliary body.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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