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keratocele

/ˈkɛr.ə.təˌsiːl/

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noun

/ˈkɛr.ə.təˌsiːl/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся выпячиванием или грыжей роговицы, часто возникающее из-за истончения или ослабления ткани роговицы.

A medical condition characterized by a herniation or protrusion of the cornea, often resulting from thinning or weakening of the corneal tissue.

  1. Hernia of the corneaC2formalmedical

    A medical condition characterized by a protrusion or herniation of the cornea, the transparent front part of the eye.

    ruГрыжа роговицы

    • The ophthalmologist diagnosed the patient with a keratocele.
    • Surgery is often required to repair a keratocele.
    • A keratocele can cause vision problems if left untreated.
Forms
  • keratoceles plural form
  • keratoceles' possessive plural form
  • keratocele's possessive singular form