Special Senses
phacoemulsification
fak-oh-ee-mul-sih-fih-KAY-shun
StatusNew
Definition
Ultrasound technique to break up cataracts
ProcedureSpecial Senses
Breakdown
Root
phac/o
lens
Etymology
Greek: phac/o (lens) + emulsification
fak-oh-ee-mul-sih-fih-KAY-shun
Ultrasound technique to break up cataracts
lens
Greek: phac/o (lens) + emulsification