Definition of Keratoscopy

1. Noun. Examination of the cornea with a keratoscope to detect irregularities in its anterior surface.

Generic synonyms: Examination, Scrutiny

Medical Definition of Keratoscopy

1. 1. Examination of the reflections from the anterior surface of the cornea in order to determine the character and amount of corneal astigmatism. 2. A term first applied by Cuignet to his method of retinoscopy. Origin: kerato-+ G. Skopeo, to examine (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Keratoscopy

keratopathy
keratophakia
keratophakic keratoplasty
keratophytes
keratoplasties
keratoplasty
keratoprosthesis
keratorefractive surgery
keratorrhexis
keratorus
keratosa
keratoscleritis
keratoscope
keratoscopy (current term)
keratoses
keratosic
keratosis
keratosis blennorrhagica
keratosis diffusa foetalis
keratosis follicularis
keratosis follicularis contagiosa
keratosis nigricans
keratosis obturans
keratosis pilaris

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