iridesis, iridodesis 1. Ligature (filament or thread used to tie something) of a portion of the iris brought out through a surgical incision in the cornea. 2. Repositioning of the pupil of the eye by fixation of a sector of iris in a corneal or limbal incision. 3. Iris inclusion surgery for glaucoma, in which the iris is interposed in a corneoscl... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1088/2