sclerostomy

sclerostomy
Surgical perforation of the sclera, as for the relief of glaucoma. [sclero- + G. stoma, mouth]

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scle·ros·to·my (sklə-rosґtə-me) [sclero- + -stomy] the surgical creation of an opening through the sclera; it is usually performed in the treatment of glaucoma.

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