noun
vitreous surgery; vitrectomy
Medical term for surgical removal of the vitreous humor, typically to treat retinal detachment, macular holes, or diabetic retinopathy.
硝子体手術は網膜剥離の治療によく行われます。
Vitreous surgery is often performed to treat retinal detachment.
Compound of 硝子体 (しょうしたい, 'vitreous body') and 手術 (しゅじゅつ, 'surgery').