capsulorrhexis

cap·su·lor·rhex·is

(kap'sū-lō-reks'sis), Technique used in cataract surgery by which a continuous circular tear is made in the anterior lens capsule. [L. capsula, capsule, + G. rhēxis, rupture]

cap·su·lor·rhex·is

(kap'sū-lō-reks'sis) Technique used in cataract surgery by which a continuous circular tear is made in the anterior lens capsule. [L. capsula, capsule, + G. rhēxis, rupture]