Medical Term:

cyclodestructive

Pronunciation: sī′klō-dis-trŭk′tiv

Definition: Relating to a procedure designed to damage the ciliary body to diminish the production of aqueous fluid in patients with glaucoma.

See: cyclocryotherapy, cyclodiathermy, cyclophotocoagulation

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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

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