Cataract Extraction

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The removal of a cataractous CRYSTALLINE LENS from the eye.

Descriptor ID	D002387
MeSH Number(s)	E04.540.825.249
Concept/Terms	Cataract Extraction Cataract Extraction Cataract Extractions Extraction, Cataract Extractions, Cataract Phakectomy Phakectomy Phakectomies Enzymatic Zonulolysis Enzymatic Zonulolysis Enzymatic Zonulolyses Zonulolyses, Enzymatic Zonulolysis, Enzymatic

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures [E04.540]
Refractive Surgical Procedures [E04.540.825]
Cataract Extraction [E04.540.825.249]

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