"keratotorus" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -ɔːɹəs Etymology: From 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
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