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keratoplasty Definition

kerato·plasty (ker′ə tō plas′tē)

noun pl. -·ties

the surgical operation of grafting new corneal tissue onto an eye

Etymology: kerato- + -plasty

keratoplasty Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • penetrate: Procedures such as penetrating keratoplasty should be followed by a lay-off period of 6 months before being allowed to return to diving.

Browse dictionary entries near keratoplasty

  1. ‹ keratoid
  2. ‹ keratogenous
  3. ‹ keratoconus
  4. ‹ kerato-
  5. ‹ keratitis
  6. ‹ keratinize
  7. ‹ keratin
  8. ‹ keratectomy
  9. ‹ keramic
  10. ‹ ker-
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  8. kerchief ›
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