retinopexy
English
Etymology
retino- + -pexy
Noun
retinopexy (plural retinopexies)
- (surgery) fastening of a retinal tear
- 2014 December 19, Fred K. Chen et al., “iPS Cells for Modelling and Treatment of Retinal Diseases”, in Journal of Clinical Medicine, 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.
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Anagrams
- oxypertine, pyroxenite