keratomileusis
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
The term was coined in 1963 by Jose Barraquer (from Greek κέρας (kéras: horn) and σμίλευσις (smileusis: carving))
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
keratomileusis (plural keratomileuses)
- (surgery) Improvement of the refractive state of the cornea, performed by cutting a thin hinged flap in the front surface of the eye and lifting it to access the cornea.
Spanish[edit]
Noun[edit]
keratomileusis f (plural keratomileusis)