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 $How to pronounce photorefractive keratectomy (audio)$ \

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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photorefractive keratectomy

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pho·to·re·frac·tive keratectomy | \ -ri-ˌfrak-tiv- $How to pronounce photorefractive keratectomy (audio)$ \

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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