prechop

verb — 2 senses

prechop

verb

Etymology From pre- + chop.

1

To chop beforehand, as in food preparation.

2

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery To carry out mechanical nucleofracture prior to phacoemulsification in cataract surgery.

Derived terms
prechopper

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