extracapsular surgery
- noun
- /ˌɛkstrəˈkæpsjʊlər ˈsɜrdʒəri/
- Specialized
:
cirugía extracapsular
- Unlike older techniques, extracapsular surgery leaves the back of the lens capsule in place.
Examples
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The ophthalmologist recommended extracapsular surgery for her cataract removal, explaining the benefits of preserving the lens capsule.
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The ophthalmologist recommended extracapsular surgery for her cataract removal.
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After undergoing extracapsular surgery, the patient noticed improved vision within a few weeks.
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Dr. Smith performed an extracapsular surgery on the patient.
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Many patients prefer extracapsular surgery for cataracts.
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After undergoing extracapsular surgery, she was pleasantly surprised to experience clearer vision within just a few weeks.
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Unlike older techniques, extracapsular surgery maintains the back of the lens capsule, which is crucial for supporting a lens implant.
Synonyms
2
3.7
An operation to remove the cloudy lens of the eye and replace it with an artificial lens to restore vision
Antonyms
- Archaic
An eye operation that removes the whole lens and its thin outer layer
How Invasive
- Archaic
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositional: 'extracapsular' means located outside a capsule and 'surgery' means a medical operation, so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a surgical procedure performed outside the capsule. The detailed ophthalmic specifics are technical but do not prevent a B1 learner from deriving the general meaning from the constituents.
Etymology
Extracapsular surgery paints a simple picture: extra means 'outside' and capsular refers to the lens 'capsule', a thin 'bag' that holds the eye's lens. In this operation the surgeon removes the front of the lens but leaves the back of that 'bag' to hold and 'support' the new lens, so the name explains the current meaning.