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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)