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keratoplasty
[ker-uh-toh-plas-tee]
noun
plural
keratoplastiesplastic surgery performed upon the cornea, especially a corneal transplantation.
keratoplasty
/ ˈkɛrətəʊˌplæstɪ /
noun
plastic surgery of the cornea, esp involving corneal grafting
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- keratoplastic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of keratoplasty1
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“The vision in her left eye was not restored, owing to a dense, central corneal scar and cataract. Twelve months after the initial presentation, the patient underwent deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty, which resulted in a postoperative visual acuity of 20/80 and no discomfort in her left eye,” it added.
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