How Do You Spell DACRYOCYSTORHINOSTOMIES?

1. Dacryocystorhinostomies is a noun that refers to a surgical procedure that is performed to create a new passageway for tears to drain from the lacrimal sac into the nasal cavity. The term is derived from the Greek words "dacryo" meaning tears, "cysto" referring to the lacrimal sac, "rhino" meaning nose, and "stomies" denoting the creation of an opening.

   In normal tear drainage, tears produced by the lacrimal gland flow into the lacrimal sac through tiny ducts called lacrimal canaliculi. From the sac, tears usually drain into the nasal cavity through the nasolacrimal duct. However, in cases where the nasolacrimal duct is either blocked or significantly narrowed due to injury, infection, or congenital abnormalities, the tears cannot drain properly, leading to excessive tearing, recurrent infections, and discomfort.

   Dacryocystorhinostomies are typically performed by an ophthalmologist or an oculoplastic surgeon. During the procedure, a small incision is made in the side of the nose near the tear sac. The surgeon then creates a new passageway by connecting the lacrimal sac directly to the nasal cavity, bypassing the obstructed or narrowed nasolacrimal duct. This allows tears to bypass the obstruction and drain into the nose, relieving the symptoms associated with lacrimal drainage issues.

   Dacryocystorhinostomies can be performed using different techniques, including external or endonasal approaches, and may involve the placement of tubes or stents to ensure the longevity of the new tear drainage pathway. The specific method used may vary depending on the underlying cause and severity of the tear drainage

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The word "Dacryocystorhinostomies" is derived from Greek roots.

- "Dacryo" is derived from the Greek word "dákryon", meaning "tear".

- "Cysto" comes from the Greek word "kýstis", which means "bladder" or "cyst".

- "Rhin" is from the Greek word "rhis" meaning "nose".

- "Stomies" comes from the Greek word "stomía", which means "mouth" or "opening".

When combined, "Dacryocystorhinostomies" refers to a surgical procedure involving the creation of a new opening between the tear duct (lacrimal sac) and the nasal cavity, typically performed to treat a blocked tear duct.