sphincterolysis

An operation for freeing the iris from the cornea in anterior synechia involving only the pupillary border. [sphincter, + G. lysis, loosening]

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sphinc·ter·ol·y·sis (sfingk″tər-olґĭ-sis) [sphincter + lysis] the operation of separating the iris from the cornea in anterior synechia.