cyclotomy: Meaning and Definition of

cy•clot•o•my

Pronunciation: (sī-klot'u-mē), [key]
— pl. -mies.
  1. incision of the ciliary muscle.
  2. the process of dividing a circle into a specific number of equal parts.
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