Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

endoillumination

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: en-doil-lu-mi-na-tion
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

6

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The illumination of a surgical operation from inside the body, by means of a surgical tool providing light.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Eyes undergoing vitrectomy are normally exposed to light by endoillumination, illumination by the operating microscope, and chandelier lighting."

Etymology

From endo- + illumination.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: endo

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

endoilluminator

Questions

What does endoillumination mean?: The illumination of a surgical operation from inside the body, by means of a surgical tool providing light.
Where does endoillumination come from?: From endo- + illumination.

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