Definition of Radial keratotomy

1. Noun. Radial pattern of incisions in the cornea that cause the cornea to bulge; performed to correct myopia.

Generic synonyms: Keratotomy

Medical Definition of Radial keratotomy

1. A keratotomywith radial incisions around a clear central zone. A form of refractive keratoplasty used in the treatment of myopia. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Radial Keratotomy

radial clubhand
radial collateral artery
radial collateral ligament
radial collateral ligament of elbow
radial collateral ligament of wrist
radial eminence of wrist
radial engine
radial flexor muscle of wrist
radial fossa of humerus
radial growth phase
radial head
radial head subluxation
radial immunodiffusion
radial index artery
radial keratotomy (current term)
radial keratotomy (current term)
radial nerve
radial nerve
radial notch
radial phenomenon
radial ponderomotive force stabilisation
radial pulse
radial pulse
radial recurrent artery
radial reflex
radial scar
radial sclerosing lesion
radial spoke
radial styloid tendovaginitis
radial symmetry

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