DACRYOCYSTOSYRINGOKATAKLEISIS
\dˈakɹɪˌɒsɪstˌɒsɪɹˌɪnd͡ʒəkˌatɐklˌɛsiz], \dˈakɹɪˌɒsɪstˌɒsɪɹˌɪndʒəkˌatɐklˌɛsiz], \d_ˈa_k_ɹ_ɪ__ˌɒ_s_ɪ_s_t_ˌɒ_s_ɪ_ɹ_ˌɪ_n_dʒ_ə_k_ˌa_t_ɐ_k_l_ˌɛ_s_i_z]\
Definitions of DACRYOCYSTOSYRINGOKATAKLEISIS
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from dacryocystis, the 'lachrymal sac,' 'a pipe, a fistula,' and 'a locking up.' A term, proposed by Dieffenbach for the healing of lachrymal fistulae by transplantation. The operation consists in paring the edges of the fistula, loosening the borders, and assisting the requisite tegumental displacement by lateral incisions.
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