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keratoplasty Definition

kerato·plasty (kerə 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-
  1. keratose
  2. keratosis
  3. keratotomy
  4. kerb
  5. kerb trading
  6. Kerberos
  7. Kerch
  8. kerchief
  9. Kerensky
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