Keratotomy
/ˌkɛr.əˈtɒt.ə.mi/noun
A surgical procedure involving an incision into the cornea of the eye.
Did you know?Interestingly, the term 'kerato-' comes from the Greek word for 'horn', as the cornea is often compared to a horn due to its tough structure.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
κέρας (kéras)
“horn”
Ancient Greek
Greek
τομή (tomē)
“cut, incision”
Medieval Latin
Latin
keratotomia
“surgical incision of the cornea”
Early Modern English
English
keratotomy
“surgical term for corneal incision”
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