vectis
UK/ˈvɛk.tɪs/
vectis noun: any of various surgical instruments with prying functions.
Noun
vectis (plural vectes)
- Any of various surgical instruments with prying functions.
- Then, again, the capsule may be insufficiently incised, or not opened at all. The surgeon generally discovers this failure when, on pressure, he finds that the lens moves slightly but makes no actual progress towards a complete exit. In that event, a very sharp cystotome should be used a second...1911, Casey Albert Wood, “Chapter VIII: Extraction of the senile type of cataract”, in Casey Albert Wood, editor, A System of Ophthalmic Operations, volume 2, Cleveland Press, page 1176
Proper noun capitalized: Vectis
Vectis
- the Isle of Wight
- A locality in the Rural City of Horsham, western Victoria, Australia.
vectis meaning in Tamil
vectis in Tamil
- ஈணலில் தலை இழுவைக் கொக்கி, குழந்தை தலை இழுவைக் கொக்கி
Forms of vectis
| plural | vectes |
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Origin of vectis
Naturalized into medical English and ISV from Latin vectis.
Borrowed from Latin Vectis.
Words formed from vectis
- vectensis
- Vectisian
Questions about vectis
- What does vectis mean?
- Vectis means any of various surgical instruments with prying functions.
- What is vectis in Tamil?
- Vectis in Tamil is ஈணலில் தலை இழுவைக் கொக்கி, குழந்தை தலை இழுவைக் கொக்கி. See Vectis meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is vectis?
- Vectis can be a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce vectis?
- Vectis is pronounced /ˈvɛk.tɪs/ (UK).
- What is the plural of vectis?
- The plural of vectis is vectes.
Words near vectis in the dictionary
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