keratectomy
[ ker-uh-tek-tuh-mee ]
/ ˌkɛr əˈtɛk tə mi /
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noun, plural ker·a·tec·to·mies.Surgery.
excision of part of the cornea.
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Words nearby keratectomy
kerasin, kerat-, keratalgia, keratan sulfate, keratectasia, keratectomy, keratic, keratin, keratinase, keratinization, keratinize
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Medical definitions for keratectomy
keratectomy
[ kĕr′ə-tĕk′tə-mē ]
n.
Excision of a portion of the cornea.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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