- capsulectomy
- \\ˌkapsəˈlektəmē also -syə-\ noun
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Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary capsul- + -ectomy: excision of a capsule (as of a joint, kidney, or lens)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
capsulectomy
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capsulectomy — Removal of a capsule, as around an implant or scarred tissue. * * * cap·su·lec·to·my .kap sə lek tə mē n, pl mies excision of a capsule (as of a joint, kidney, or lens) * * * cap·su·lec·to·my (kap″su lekґtə me) [capsule + ectomy]… … Medical dictionary
capsulectomy — cap·sul·ec·to·my … English syllables
renal capsulectomy — see under decapsulation … Medical dictionary
Cataract surgery — Intervention Cataract in Human Eye Magnified view seen on examination with a slit lamp ICD 9 CM … Wikipedia
decapsulation — Incision and removal of a capsule or enveloping membrane. d. of kidney removing or stripping off the capsule of the kidney. * * * n. see decortication * * * de·cap·su·la·tion (de kap″su laґshən) … Medical dictionary
renal decapsulation — surgical removal of the capsule of the kidney; called also renal capsulectomy … Medical dictionary
