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Definition of Keratoplasty
1. Noun. A surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor.
Exact synonyms: Corneal Graft, Corneal Transplant
Specialized synonyms: Epikeratophakia
Generic synonyms: Anaplasty, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Organ Transplant, Transplant, Transplantation
Specialized synonyms: Epikeratophakia
Generic synonyms: Anaplasty, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Organ Transplant, Transplant, Transplantation
Definition of Keratoplasty
1. Noun. (surgery) grafting or transplantation of the cornea ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Keratoplasty
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Medical Definition of Keratoplasty
1. A surgical procedure to replace a damaged cornea with a healthy one from a donor's eye. Unlike transplantation of most other organs, the cornea tends to have a problem with transplant rejection. Corneal transplants are indicated in cases of severe corneal injury or corneal infection (corneal ulcer) which has left the cornea scarred. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Keratoplasty
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