Definition of Canthoplasty

1. n. The operation of forming a new canthus, when one has been destroyed by injury or disease.

Definition of Canthoplasty

1. Noun. (surgery) The operation of forming a new canthus. ¹

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Medical Definition of Canthoplasty

1. 1. An operation for lengthening the palpebral fissure by incision through the lateral canthus. Synonym: cantholysis. 2. An operation for restoration of the canthus. Origin: G. Kanthos, canthus, + plasso, to form (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Canthoplasty

cantharus
canthaxanthin
canthaxanthins
canthectomy
cantheism
cantheist
cantheists
canthi
canthitis
canthitises
cantholysis
canthomeatal plane
canthook
canthooks
canthoplasties
canthoplasty (current term)
canthorrhaphy
canthotomy
canthus
cantic
canticle
cantico
canticoed
canticos
canticoy
canticoys
canticum
canticums
cantier
cantiest

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