keratomileusis

English

Etymology

The term was coined in 1963 by Jose Barraquer (from Greek κέρας (kéras: horn) and σμίλευσις (smileusis: carving))

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkɛɹətəʊmaɪˈl(j)uːsɪs/

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Noun

keratomileusis (plural keratomileuses)

1. (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

Noun

keratomileusis f (plural keratomileusis)

1. (surgery) keratomileusis