delimiting keratotomy

delimiting keratotomy definition - medical

de·lim·it·ing keratotomy (dĭ-lĭmˈĭ-tĭng)

noun
Incision in the cornea along the margin of an advancing ulcer. Also called Gifford's operation.

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