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Dacryocystostomy
Dacryocystostomy Surgical fistulization of the lacrimal sac for external drainage of an obstructed nasolacrimal duct.
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Drainage
The systematic withdrawal of fluids and discharges from a wound, sore, or cavity. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Duct
A channel or passage through which fluids move.
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Dacron
Polyester polymers formed from terephthalic acid or its esters and ethylene glycol. They can be formed into tapes, films or pulled into fibers that are pressed into meshes or woven into fabrics.
Dacry
Combining form used before a vowel to denote a relationship to tears.
Dacryo
A combining form denoting tears, as in dacryocyst (tear sac) and dacryocystorhinostomy (surgery to open up a tear duct).
Dacryoadenitides
Inflammation of the lacrimal sac. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Dacryoadenitis
Inflammation of a lacrimal gland (a gland that produces tears).
Dacryocyst
The lacrimal sac; tear sac. The dilated (widened) upper end of the nasolacrimal duct, the passageway that permits tears to drain into the nasal cavity.
Dacryocystitides
Inflammation of the lacrimal sac. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Dacryocystitis
Inflammation of the sac that collects tears for drainage from the eye.
Dacryocystorhinostomies
Surgical fistulization of the lacrimal sac for external drainage of an obstructed nasolacrimal duct.
Dacryocystorhinostomy
The surgical creation of a passage between the lacrimal sac (tear sac) and the nasal cavity to permit the drainage of tears. Dacryocystorhinostomy may be done to remedy an obstructed nasolacrimal duct.
Dacryocystostomies
Surgical fistulization of the lacrimal sac for external drainage of an obstructed nasolacrimal duct.
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Dacryocystostomy
Dacryocystostomies
Surgical fistulization of the lacrimal sac for external drainage of an obstructed nasolacrimal duct.
Dacryocystorhinostomies
Surgical fistulization of the lacrimal sac for external drainage of an obstructed nasolacrimal duct.
Dacryocystitides
Inflammation of the lacrimal sac. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Dacryoadenitides
Inflammation of the lacrimal sac. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Dacron
Polyester polymers formed from terephthalic acid or its esters and ethylene glycol. They can be formed into tapes, films or pulled into fibers that are pressed into meshes or woven into fabrics.
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