"keratotorus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Rhymes: -ɔːɹəs Etymology: kerato- + torus Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|kerato|torus}} kerato- + torus Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} keratotorus (uncountable)
  1. (ophthalmology) A corneal herniation accompanied by severe regular myopic astigmatism. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Ophthalmology
    Sense id: en-keratotorus-en-noun-aBL1gSsj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with kerato- Topics: medicine, ophthalmology, sciences

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