phacoemulsification

DEFINITION of phacoemulsification

A procedure using an ultrasonic handpiece to break up (emulsify) the clouded lens and aspirate it from the eye.

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ETYMOLOGY of phacoemulsification

Greek phakos (lentil/lens) + Latin emulgere (to milk out)

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RELATED TERMS to phacoemulsification

Aphakia Pseudophakia Nucleus

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DERIVATIONS of phacoemulsification

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