keratocele

/kɛrətəˈsiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of conjunctival cyst or a growth on the conjunctiva, often associated with a protrusion of the cornea.

“The ophthalmologist examined the patient and diagnosed a keratocele, which required immediate surgical intervention.”

Synonyms

  • conjunctival cyst
  • corneal protrusion

Antonyms

  • healthy cornea
  • normal conjunctiva