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radial keratotomy

 

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Noun radial keratotomy has 1 sense
  1. radial keratotomy - radial pattern of incisions in the cornea that cause the cornea to bulge; performed to correct myopia
    --1 is a kind of
    keratotomy

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Term: Radial Keratotomy

Definition: Radial keratotomy is a surgical procedure used to correct refractive errors in the eye, such as nearsightedness or myopia, by making incisions in a radial pattern on the cornea.

Sense 1 (Noun): A surgical procedure for vision correction.

Example Sentence: The patient underwent radial keratotomy to reduce their dependence on glasses.

Sense 2 (Noun): The incisions made during radial keratotomy.

Example Sentence: The surgeon carefully performed the radial keratotomy, creating small incisions on the cornea.

Sense 3 (Adjective): Pertaining to or relating to radial keratotomy.

Example Sentence: The patient experienced improved vision due to the radial keratotomy procedure.

Sense 4 (Adverb): In a manner related to radial keratotomy.

Example Sentence: The patient's visual acuity increased significantly after the surgery, and they could now see clearly both near and far.

Sense 5 (Local Usage): In some regions, "radial keratotomy" may refer to any type of refractive eye surgery.

Example Sentence: In our local area, radial keratotomy is commonly performed to correct various vision impairments.

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