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Meaning of keratonyxis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The operation of removing a cataract by thrusting a needle through the cornea of the eye and breaking up the opaque mass.

archaic, uncountable

Equivalents

Français kératonyxis

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

keratopathy keratophagy keratophyre keratophyte keratopigmentation keratoplasia