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What is the definition or description of: enucleation?
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Removal of the eye: Enucleation is removal of the eye. Similar terms are evisceration which is removal of the contents of the and exenteration which is removal of the contents of the orbit.
Answered 3/27/2013
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Eye removal: This is the technical term for removal of the entire eyeball. This is done in blind eyes, or eyes containing tumors that threaten the body. It is a surgical procedure usually done under general anesthesia for eyes that are pathologic. It will be followed by the fitting of a prosthetic (artificial ) eye.
Answered 3/27/2013
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