radial keratotomy

noun

radial ker·a·tot·o·my | \ -ˌker-ə-ˈtä-tə-mē

Definition of radial keratotomy

: a surgical operation on the cornea for the correction of myopia that involves flattening it by making a series of incisions in a radial pattern resembling the spokes of a wheel — compare photorefractive keratectomy

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Recent Examples on the Web Optometrists are still banned under the new law from doing cataract surgery and radial keratotomy surgery, and selling prescription drugs. — Michael R. Wickline, Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2019

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radial keratotomy

noun

Medical Definition of radial keratotomy

: a surgical operation on the cornea for the correction of myopia that involves flattening the cornea by making a series of incisions in a radial pattern resembling the spokes of a wheel —abbreviation RK — compare photorefractive keratectomy