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Phacoemulsification

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A cataract surgery technique that uses ultrasound to break up the cloudy lens so it can be removed through a small incision.

Korean

수정체 유화술

초음파로 혼탁해진 수정체를 잘게 부수어 작은 절개로 제거하는 백내장 수술 기법.

French

Phacoémulsification

Technique de chirurgie de la cataracte qui utilise des ultrasons pour fragmenter le cristallin opacifié afin de le retirer par une petite incision.

Word parts

  • phac/oRoot(Greek) Lens of the eye

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