dacryocystectomy

noun

dac·​ryo·​cys·​tec·​to·​my ˌdak-rē-(ˌ)ō-sis-ˈtek-tə-mē How to pronounce dacryocystectomy (audio)
plural dacryocystectomies
: excision of a lacrimal sac

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“Dacryocystectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/dacryocystectomy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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