Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

capsulorrhexis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cap-su-lor-rhex-is
IPA

28

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of capsulorhexis.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Backward traction on the capsular flap forms the basis of a predictable technique for rescuing the capsulorrhexis from a radial tearout."

Etymology

From capsulo- + -rrhexis.

Usage

Inflected Forms

capsulorrhexes (plural)

Questions

What does capsulorrhexis mean?: Alternative form of capsulorhexis.
Where does capsulorrhexis come from?: From capsulo- + -rrhexis.

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