retinectomy

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Etymology

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From retina +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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retinectomy (plural retinectomies)

  1. (surgery) The excision of retinal tissue.
    • 2014 December 19, Fred K. Chen et al., “iPS Cells for Modelling and Treatment of Retinal Diseases”, in Journal of Clinical Medicine[1], volume 3, →DOI:
      Access to patient-specific retinal tissue requires an intraocular procedure, called a vitrectomy, followed by detachment of the retina, retinectomy, laser retinopexy and a vitreous substitute to provide a temporary tamponade.