- corelysis
- A rarely used term for freeing of adhesions between lens capsule and the iris. [G. kore, pupil, + lysis, a loosening]
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co·re·ly·sis .kōr-ə-'lī-səs, .kȯr-; kȯ-'rel-ə-səs, kō- n, pl -ly·ses -.sēz the operation of breaking loose adhesions formed between the iris and adjacent parts* * *
co·rel·y·sis (kə-relґə-sis) [core- + lysis] operative destruction of the pupil; especially the surgical detachment of adhesions of the pupillary margin of the iris from the lens.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
