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keratotomy Definition

kera·toto·my (ker′ə tät′ə mē)

noun pl. -·mies

surgical incision of the cornea

Etymology: kerato- + -tomy

keratotomy Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

radial: For example: Radial keratotomy, a surgery to correct vision, was performed in rabbits prior to humans.

Browse dictionary entries near keratotomy

  1. ‹ keratosis
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  3. ‹ keratoplasty
  4. ‹ keratoid
  5. ‹ keratogenous
  6. ‹ keratoconus
  7. ‹ kerato-
  8. ‹ keratitis
  9. ‹ keratinize
  10. ‹ keratin
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