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Preferred term

Capsulorhexis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The making of a continuous circular tear in the anterior capsule during cataract surgery in order to allow expression or phacoemulsification of the nucleus of the lens. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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Entry terms

  • Capsulorrhexis

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-T475CTPH-6

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