Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cataract Extraction

The removal of a cataractous CRYSTALLINE LENS from the eye.

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Abstract

The removal of a cataractous CRYSTALLINE LENS from the eye.

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Synonyms

9 entry terms
  • Cataract Extractions
  • Extraction, Cataract
  • Extractions, Cataract
  • Enzymatic Zonulolysis
  • Phakectomy
  • Enzymatic Zonulolyses
  • Phakectomies
  • Zonulolyses, Enzymatic
  • Zonulolysis, Enzymatic

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

ENZYMATIC ZONULOLYSIS was heading 1963-96

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  1. E04w.540w.825w.249w

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WW 260

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cataract Extraction. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002387. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002387
  2. Cataract Extraction. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cataract_surgery
  3. Cataract Extraction. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1818260