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.
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Length
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