keratectomy
Aussprache: [ˌkɛr.əˈtɛk.tə.mi]
Wort
Kontext: „medical procedure“
(noun) a type of surgery where a part of the cornea, which is the clear front layer of the eye, is removed. This can help treat problems with vision or eye health.
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The doctor performed a keratectomy to help improve the patient's eyesight.
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The patient decided against having a keratectomy because they were not comfortable with the surgery.
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What does a keratectomy aim to fix in the eye?
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