photorefractive keratectomy
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pho·to·re·frac·tive ker·a·tec·to·my
\ˌfō-tō-ri-ˌfrak-tiv-ˌker-ə-ˈtek-tə-mē\
Definition of photorefractive keratectomy
: surgical removal of part of the corneal surface using an excimer laser in order to correct for myopia — compare radial keratotomy
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1986
First Known Use of photorefractive keratectomy
1986
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photorefractive keratectomy
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pho·to·re·frac·tive keratectomy
\-ri-ˌfrak-tiv-\
Medical Definition of photorefractive keratectomy
: surgical ablation of part of the corneal surface using an excimer laser in order to correct for myopia—abbreviation PRK; compare radial keratotomy
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