keratoplasty

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Definition Noun : - A surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor. Usage This term is used exclusively in a medical context to refer to a specific type of eye surgery. It is a formal, technical term. Examples The patient underwent keratoplasty to restore vision in the left eye. Advances in keratoplasty techniques hav...