keratoleptynsis

keratoleptynsis

 [ker″ah-to-lep-tin´sis] removal of the anterior portion of the cornea and replacement with bulbar conjunctiva.

ker·a·to·lep·tyn·sis

(ker'ă-tō-lep-tin'sis), 1. Synonym(s): gutter dystrophy of cornea2. An operation for removing the surface of the cornea and replacement by bulbar conjunctiva for cosmetic reasons. [kerato- + G. leptynsis, a making thin]

ker·a·to·lep·tyn·sis

(ker'ă-tō-lep-tin'sis) 1. Synonym(s): gutter dystrophy of cornea. 2. An operation for removing the surface of the cornea and replacement by bulbar conjunctiva for cosmetic reasons. [kerato- + G. leptynsis, a making thin]