- cantholysis
- n.a surgical procedure to divide the attachment of the canthus (corner of the eye) from its underlying bone and tendon. It is performed as part of some operations on the eyelid.
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cantholysis — SYN: canthoplasty (1). [G. kanthos, canthus, + lysis, loosening] * * * n. a surgical procedure to divide the attachment of the canthus (corner of the eye) from its underlying bone and tendon. It is performed as part of some operations on the… … Medical dictionary
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canthoplasty — 1. An operation for lengthening the palpebral fissure by incision through the lateral canthus. SYN: cantholysis. 2. An operation for restoration of the canthus. [G. kanthos, canthus, + plasso, to … Medical dictionary
canth- — or cantho Usage: combining form Etymology: New Latin, from canthus : canthus : canthal canthitis … Useful english dictionary
