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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD RHEXIS

From Greek rhēxis a bursting.
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PRONUNCIATION OF RHEXIS

rhexis  [ˈrɛksɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RHEXIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Rhexis is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RHEXIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of rhexis in the English dictionary

The definition of rhexis in the dictionary is the rupture of an organ or blood vessel.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RHEXIS


anaphylaxis
ˌænəfɪˈlæksɪs
anatexis
ˈænəˌtɛksɪs
apomixis
ˌæpəˈmɪksɪs
axis
ˈæksɪs
catalexis
ˌkætəˈlɛksɪs
cathexis
kəˈθɛksɪs
chemoprophylaxis
ˌkɛməʊˌprəʊfəˈlæksɪs
chemotaxis
ˌkɛməʊˈtæksɪs
deixis
ˈdaɪksɪs
epistaxis
ˌɛpɪˈstæksɪs
lexis
ˈlɛksɪs
orexis
əˈreksɪs
phototaxis
ˌfəʊtəʊˈtæksɪs
praxis
ˈpræksɪs
prophylaxis
ˌprɒfɪˈlæksɪs
pyxis
ˈpɪksɪs
stereotaxis
ˌstɛrɪəˈtæksɪs
tachyphylaxis
ˌtækɪfɪˈlæksɪs
taxis
ˈtæksɪs
Zeuxis
ˈzjuːksɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RHEXIS

rheumatic fever
rheumatical
rheumatically
rheumaticky
rheumatics
rheumatise
rheumatism
rheumatismal
rheumatiz
rheumatize
rheumatoid
rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoidally
rheumatological
rheumatologist
rheumatology
rheumed
rheumic
rheumy

WORDS THAT END LIKE RHEXIS

aerotaxis
anaptyxis
heliotaxis
hypercatalexis
major axis
minor axis
neutral axis
optic axis
parataxis
phyllotaxis
polar axis
principal axis
sparaxis
stylostixis
synaxis
syntexis
the Axis
x-axis
y-axis
z-axis

Synonyms and antonyms of rhexis in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «rhexis» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RHEXIS

Find out the translation of rhexis to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of rhexis from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «rhexis» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

裂口
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rexis
570 millions of speakers

English

rhexis
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

rhexis
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

rhexis
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

rhexis
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

capsulorrexe
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

rhexis
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

rhexis
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rhexis
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Rhexis
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

破裂
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

rhexis
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rhexis
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

rhexis
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

rhexis
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रेजिसिस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rhexis
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rhexis
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rhexis
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

rhexis
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rhexis
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ρήξη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

rhexis
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rhexis
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

rhexis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of rhexis

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RHEXIS»

The term «rhexis» is used very little and occupies the 158.731 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RHEXIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about rhexis

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RHEXIS»

Discover the use of rhexis in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to rhexis and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Phacoemulsification
This fourth edition provides comprehensive discussion of Phacoemulsification, modern cataract surgery involving the emulsification of the internal lens, from its history to involved tools and techniques, such as fluidics and viscosurgical ...
Amar Agarwal, Athiya Agarwal, Soosan Jacob, 2011
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Phacoemulsification: Principles and Techniques
This may be necessary, for example, when implanting an IOL to avoid rupturing the rhexis itself or the zonule. Moreover, independent of the IOL implant, it is a well-known fact that a small capsulorrhexis can encourage the formation of bag ...
Lucio Buratto, 2003
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Cataract and Refractive Surgery: With 37 Tables
“Fibrotic after-cataract” derived from A-LECs. Circumferential rhexis-optic overlap with consecutive fibrosis (“full in-the-bag”) (a); peripheral posterior capsule fibrosis with round edge optic (b); excessive rhexis contraction (“rhexis phimosis”) (c); ...
Thomas Kohnen, Douglas D. Koch, 2006
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Complications in Phacoemulsification: Avoidance, ...
Rarely, a second stabilizing instrument may be needed to complete the rhexis. This technique has been described by Neuhann.4 In this situation, the edge of the tearing anterior capsule is held by the rhexis forceps introduced through the ...
William J. Fishkind, 2011
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Minimizing Incisions and Maximizing Outcomes in Cataract Surgery
6.45 In this large eye (axial length = 30.24mm, horizontal white-to-white 12.50 mm, anterior chamber depth = 4.00 mm) with a widely dilated pupil, the Rhexis Ruler permits the control of the capsulorhexis size accommodation with axial or ...
Jorge L. Alió y Sanz, Howard Fine I, 2010
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Essential Principles of Phacoemulsification
If a rhexis is trying to run out all the time from the beginning although the chamber is deep, then use forceps and be quick!!! The target is then to make a small rhexis , but CCC—type. Even when the rhexis is small, it is still better than a rhexis ...
Pascal W. Hasler, 2013
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Mastering the Techniques of Presbyopia Surgery
This is possible because we do not touch the conjunctiva or sclera. We never use any one-tooth forceps to stabilize the eye. Instead what we use is a straight rod which is passed inside the eye to stabilize it when we are performing rhexis, etc.
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Textbook of Ophthalmology
It should also act as a soft spatula to mobilize pigment residues and iris tissue, which can be removed later following pupil stretching. It should maintain optimal spaces to allow rhexis to be performed even when it is difficult under conditions of ...
Sunita Agarwal, Athiya Agarwal, Lucio Buratto, 2002
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Refractive Surgery
Rhexis Capsulorrhexis is then performed through the same incision (Fig. 40.4). While performing the rhexis it is important to note that the rhexis is started from the centre and the needle moved to the right and then downward. This is important ...
Amar Agarwal, Athiya Agarwal, Soosan Jacob, 2009
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The Science and Art Microincision Cataract Surgery (BIMICS & ...
a flap of the anterior capsule and begin the rhexis tear, releasing tension and leaving to the liquid comes out of the bag making some pressure over the posterior lip of the incision forcing to take out some viscoelastic mixed with the cataract ...
Arturo Perez-Arteaga, Arturo Pérez Arteaga, Luis Felipe Vejarano-Restrepo, M.D., 2012

9 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RHEXIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term rhexis is used in the context of the following news items.
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New-age eye care
The opening of the capsule is done with micro millimetre perfection giving a perfectly centred and round safe rhexis and then it evaporates the cataract using the ... «Deccan Herald, Jun 15»
2
Products to Power Up Your Cataract Service
Studies show that the Verus consistently produces a well-centered and precisely sized rhexis. Once the procedure is complete, the device can be easily ... «OutpatientSurgery.net, May 15»
3
Masket IOL negates dysphotopsia
“This lens will be well suited for femtosecond laser having an automated capsulotomy, but a measured rhexis could also work. There is growing interest in ... «Healio, Apr 15»
4
US surgeons anticipate new IOLs
He noted, “The VERUS device can be placed over the capsule prior to starting the rhexis and then acts as a guide for creating a precisely sized continuous ... «ModernMedicine, Nov 14»
5
Surgeon offers pearls to transition from standard to femtosecond …
“The circular rhexis movement will help with releasing the bridges without tearing the capsule,” she said. Hydrodissection requires an entirely different approach ... «Healio, May 14»
6
Making the decision to transition to laser cataract surgery
... iFS performs for the corneal components of cataract surgery, but it does not at present appear that it will be able to treat the cataract (rhexis or division of lens). «Healio, Aug 13»
7
VisionCare Telescope Implant For End Stage Macular Degeneration …
VisionCare's implant only requires a 6.5 mm incision, a smaller rhexis, and has silicone haptics instead of PMMA. Comments (1) Trackbacks Print this post. «Eye Doc News, Jul 12»
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N'Sync - Tearin' Up My Heart [OFFICIAL] Music Video
N'Sync This I Promise You - Duration: 5:10. by rhexis 2,278,710 views. 5:10. 100 videos Play all VH1 Top 100 Songs of the '90sby yaychristaffa · Backstreet ... «YouTube, Apr 12»
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Aerosmith N'SYNC Super Bowl XXXV 35 Halftime Show
N'Sync - This I Promise You (Spanish) - Duration: 3:43. by rhexis 3,180,535 views. 3:43. Super Bowl Halftime 1992 Minneapolis, MN - PART 1 - Duration: 7:16. «YouTube, Mar 09»

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