Question

which term means \surgical removal of the eyeball\? enucleation iridotomy iridectomy lensectomy

Explanation:

• Enucleation: This term specifically refers to the surgical removal of the eyeball.
• Iridotomy: Involves creating an opening in the iris (a part of the eye), not removing the eyeball.
• Iridectomy: Removes part of the iris, not the entire eyeball.
• Lensectomy: Removes the lens of the eye, not the whole eyeball.

Answer:

Enucleation.