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Definition of Radial keratotomy
1. Noun. Radial pattern of incisions in the cornea that cause the cornea to bulge; performed to correct myopia.
Definition of Radial keratotomy
1. Noun. an eye surgery procedure to correct myopia (near-sightedness) using a series of incisions in the cornea, radiating from a central point (hence radial). ¹
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Medical Definition of Radial keratotomy
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Literary usage of Radial keratotomy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Identifying Health Technologies That Work: Searching For Evidence by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"... treatments including ABMT/HDC, pancreatic transplant, growth hormone for
short-stature children, home uterine monitoring, and radial keratotomy (178). ..."
2. Germ Warfareby John Lonergan by John Lonergan (2001)
"... as if they were on thin wire hangers He wore unfashionable thick-framed black
glasses, at a time when most people went through radial keratotomy to ..."
3. Identifying Health Technologies That Work: Searching for Evidence by Technology Assessment Board, Office of Technology Assessment, United States, Congress (1994)
"... treatments including ABMT/HDC. pancreatic transplant, growth hormone for
short-stature children, home uterine monitoring, and radial keratotomy ( 178). ..."
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