What does Dacryocystectomy mean?
Abstract. Dacryocystectomy is a well-established oculo plastics procedure that refers to a complete surgical extirpation of the lacrimal sac. It was first described by Woolhouse in 1724 and was the standard of care before the advent of dacryocystorhinostomy for management of dacryocystitis and lacrimal fistulas.
What is Hemocytolysis?
Medical Definition of hemocytolysis : a breaking down or dissolution of red blood cells especially by the action of hypotonic solutions.
What does Hysteroptosis mean?
prolapse of the uterus
(hiss-ter-op-toh-sis) prolapse of the uterus.
What does opto mean?
vision
What does opto- mean? Opto- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “optic” or “vision.” It is often used in scientific and medical terms, especially in optometry and ophthalmology.
What does Metrocolpocele mean?
Undue downward protrusion of the womb (uterus) causing downward displacement of the vagina.
What is the meaning of Alumn?
(education) alumnus, graduate (a person who has graduated)
What is Metrist?
Definition of metrist 1 : a maker of verses. 2 : one skillful in handling meter.
What does Ophthalm mean in medical terms?
eye
Definition of ophthalm- 1 : eye : eyeball ophthalmotomy ophthalmectomy. 2 : of or affecting the eyes ophthalmocarcinoma ophthalmalgia.
What is Xanthofibroma?
Atypical fibroxanthoma (AFX) is a tumor that occurs primarily in older individuals after the skin of the head and neck has been damaged significantly by sun exposure and/or therapeutic radiation.
What is the meaning of Altum?
deeply, deep
altum adverb. deeply, deep ▼ adverb. high, on high, from above ▼ adverb.
What is the meaning of Alam?
Alam is a masculine name derived from several ancient languages including : Arabic: عالم (ʿĀlam) meaning “world” or “universe” Hebrew: cognate word עולם is transcribed as Olam, also meaning “World” Tagalog: Alam means “Knowledge” (Wisdom). adjective maalam, is referred to for the one who is knowledgeable and wise.
What is a dacryocystectomy?
Dacryocystectomy: goals, indications, techniques and complications Dacryocystectomy is a well-established oculo plastics procedure that refers to a complete surgical extirpation of the lacrimal sac.
What is dacriocistectomía?
n. dacriocistectomía, cirugía para restaurar el drenaje del saco lacrimal cuando ocurre obstrucción en el conducto nasolacrimal. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster’s page for free fun content . References in periodicals archive?
What is the treatment for dacryocystoceles?
The treatment of dacryocystoceles includes conservative management and drainage followed by external or endoscopic DCR, combined with or without silicone tube placement or dacryocystectomy [7-10].
How is chronic dacryocystitis diagnosed and treated?
Patients diagnosed to be having chronic dacryocystitis were subjected to complete ocular and nasal examination and fit patients were either subjected to external DCR or Endonasal DCR, patients who were not fit for DCR were subjected to dacryocystectomy.