radial keratotomy


nounOphthalmology.
  1. a surgical technique for correcting nearsightedness by making a series of spokelike incisions in the cornea to change its shape and focusing properties.

Origin of radial keratotomy

1
First recorded in 1975–80; kerato- + -tomy

Words Nearby radial keratotomy

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British Dictionary definitions for radial keratotomy

radial keratotomy

/ (ˌkɛrəˈtɒtəmɪ) /


noun
  1. an operation designed to improve short-sightedness in which a number of cuts are made around the cornea to change the shape of it

Origin of radial keratotomy

1
C20: from kerato- + -tomy

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Scientific definitions for radial keratotomy

radial keratotomy

[ kĕr′ə-tŏtə-mē ]


  1. A surgical procedure consisting of a radial pattern of corneal incisions, performed to reduce or correct myopia.

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