keratoprosthesis en · NOUN
Etymology
From kerato- + prosthesis. By surface analysis, kerato- + prosth- + -esis.
Meanings
- A surgical procedure in which a severely damaged or diseased cornea is replaced with an artificial cornea.
- The artificial cornea used in this procedure.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| keratoprostheses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
osteoodontokeratoprosthesis · Boston keratoprosthesis