| iridocyclectomy | Removal of the iris and ciliary body for excision of a tumour. Origin: irido-+ G. Kyklos, circle (ciliary body), + ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
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| iridocyclitis | <ophthalmology> Inflammation of the iris and of the ciliary body, anterior uveitis. (18 Nov 1997) |
| iridocyclitis septica | <syndrome> A multisystem, chronic recurrent disease characterised by ulceration in the mouth and genitalia, iritis, uveitis, arthritis and thrombophlebitis. Often treated with immunosuppressive therapy (corticosteroids, chlorambucil). (27 Sep 1997) |
| iridocyclochoroiditis | Inflammation of the iris, involving the ciliary body and the choroid. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridocystectomy | An operation for making an artificial pupil when posterior synechiae follow extracapsular extraction of cataract; the border of the iris and a portion of the capsule of the lens are drawn out through an incision in the cornea and cut off. Origin: irido-+ G. Kystis, bladder (capsule), + ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridodiagnosis | Diagnosis of systemic diseases by observation of changes in form and colour of the iris. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridodialysis | A colobomatous defect of the iris caused by its separation from the scleral spur. Origin: irido-+ G. Dialysis, loosening (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridodilator | Causing dilation of the pupil; applied to the musculus dilator pupillae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridodonesis | Agitated motion of the iris. Synonym: tremulous iris. Origin: irido-+ G. Doneo, to shake to and fro (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridokinetic | Relating to the movements of the iris. Synonym: iridomotor. (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridoline | <chemistry> A nitrogenous base C10H9N, extracted from coal-tar naphtha, as an oily liquid. It is a member of the quinoline series, and is probably identical with lepidine. Origin: Iridescent + L. Oleum oil. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| iridology | <study> A mystical art of the diagnosis of body ailments through the examination of the iris (shutter) of the human eye. According to some doctors, some scientific credibility seems to be emerging. (16 Dec 1997) |
| iridomalacia | Degenerative softening of the iris. Origin: irido-+ G. Malakia, softness (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridomesodialysis | Separation of adhesions around the inner margin of the iris. Origin: irido-+ G. Mesos, middle, + dialysis, loosening (05 Mar 2000) |
| iridomotor | iridokinetic, pupillomotor |