endoillumination

English

Etymology

endo- +‎ illumination

Noun

endoillumination (uncountable)

  1. The illumination of a surgical operation from inside the body, by means of a surgical tool providing light.
    • 2015 December 11, “Assessment of Macular Function during Vitrectomy: New Approach Using Intraoperative Focal Macular Electroretinograms”, in PLOS ONE‎, →DOI:
      Eyes undergoing vitrectomy are normally exposed to light by endoillumination, illumination by the operating microscope, and chandelier lighting.
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