keratotome

/kɛrətətəʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical instrument used to remove the cornea or make an incision in it, especially for the purpose of transplanting corneal tissue.

“The doctor used a keratotome to prepare the patient’s cornea for the transplant.”

Synonyms

  • corneal knife
  • keratome

Antonyms

  • corneal implant