keratotomy

/ˌkɛrəˈtɑtəmi/
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Definitions of keratotomy
  1. noun
    surgical incision into the cornea
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    types:
    radial keratotomy
    radial pattern of incisions in the cornea that cause the cornea to bulge; performed to correct myopia
    type of:
    eye operation, eye surgery
    any surgical procedure involving the eyes
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