retinectomize

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verb

To carry out a retinectomy.

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Meanings

verbretinectomize (third-person singular simple present retinectomizes, present participle retinectomizing, simple past and past participle retinectomized)

present singular third person retinectomizes · participle present retinectomizing · participle past retinectomized · past retinectomized

  1. medicineTo carry out a retinectomy.

Origin

From retinectomy + -ize.

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APA

retinectomize. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retinectomize

MLA

“retinectomize.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retinectomize. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retinectomize,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retinectomize.

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