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Meaning of keratomileusis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2
ˌkɛɹətəʊmaɪˈl(j)uːsɪs

Definitions

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.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

keratomycosis keratonyxis keratopathy keratophagy keratophyre keratophyte

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