ignipuncture

English

noun
Definitions
  • The original procedure of closing a retina break in retinal separation by transfixation of the break with cautery.

Etymology

Derived from Latin ignis (fire).

Origin

Latin

ignis

Gloss

fire

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji
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