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- [ir-i-dot-uh-mee, ahy-ri-]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdɒt ə mi, ˌaɪ rɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ir-i-dot-uh-mee, ahy-ri-]
- /ˌɪr ɪˈdɒt ə mi, ˌaɪ rɪ-/
Definitions of iridotomy word
- noun plural iridotomy incision of the iris, especially for the formation of an artificial pupil by transverse division of fibers of the iris. 1
- noun iridotomy (surgery) The removal of part of the iris. 1
- noun iridotomy surgical incision into the iris, esp to create an artificial pupil 0
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Origin of iridotomy
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; irido- + -tomy
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Parts of speech for Iridotomy
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iridotomy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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