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keratectomy

noun
ker·​a·​tec·​to·​my | \ ËŒker-É™-ˈtek-tÉ™-mÄ“ How to pronounce keratectomy (audio) \
plural keratectomies

Definition of keratectomy

: surgical excision of part of the cornea — compare photorefractive keratectomy

First Known Use of keratectomy

1871, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for keratectomy

kerat- + -ectomy

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keratectomy

noun
ker·​a·​tec·​to·​my | \ ËŒker-É™-ˈtek-tÉ™-mÄ“ How to pronounce keratectomy (audio) \
plural keratectomies

Medical Definition of keratectomy

: surgical excision of part of the cornea — see photorefractive keratectomy