keratomileusis

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Pronunciation

/ˌkɛɹətəʊmaɪˈl(j)uːsɪs/

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/ˌkɛɹətəʊmaɪˈl(j)uːsɪs/ · /ˌkɛɹətəʊmɪˈl(j)uːsɪs/

Definition of keratomileusis

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noun

(uncountable, usually)Improvement of the refractive state of the cornea, performed by cutting a thin hinged flap in the front surface of the eye and lifting it to access the cornea.

“The most popular form of laser eye surgery is "laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis," or Lasik for short. More than 85% of laser eye surgery patients in Europe and the US opt for it.”

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Etymology

From Spanish queratomileusis, coined by Spanish physician José Barraquer in 1963 from Ancient Greek κέρας (kéras, “horn”), equivalent to kerato-, + σμίλευσις (smíleusis, “carving”).

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