"applanation" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: applanations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} applanation (countable and uncountable, plural applanations)
  1. (pathology, ophthalmology) The flattening of the cornea, especially by the application of pressure. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Ophthalmology, Pathology Related terms: applanate, applanating, applanator Translations (the flattening of the cornea by the application of pressure): aplanação [feminine] (Portuguese)
    Sense id: en-applanation-en-noun--ziHbeIc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Terms with Portuguese translations Topics: medicine, ophthalmology, pathology, sciences

Inflected forms

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