cyclotomy

cyclotomy
Operation of cutting the ciliary muscle. [cyclo- + G. tome, incision]

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cy·clot·o·my sī-'klät-ə-mē n, pl -mies incision or division of the ciliary body

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cy·clot·o·my (si-klotґə-me) [cyclo- + -tomy] division of or incision of the ciliary muscle.

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