retinectomy

English

Etymology

From retina +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

retinectomy (plural retinectomies)

1. (surgery) The excision of retinal tissue.
   • 2014 December 19, Fred K. Chen et al., “iPS Cells for Modelling and Treatment of Retinal Diseases”, in Journal of Clinical Medicine‎^[1], 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.