phacoemulsification
noun
- Definition
- extracapsular surgery for cataracts in which ultrasonic sound breaks the cortex and nucleus of the lens into small fragments that are then vacuumed away through a small tube
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'phacoemulsification': She showed great phacoemulsification during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
9
Consonants
10
Length
19