iridotomy

iridotomy definition - medical

ir·i·dot·o·my (ĭrˌĭ-dŏtˈə-mē, īˌrĭ-)

noun
Incision of the iris to form an artificial pupil. Also called corotomy, iritomy, irotomy.

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