keratonyxis

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noun

The operation of removing a cataract by thrusting a needle through the cornea of the eye and breaking up the opaque mass.

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Meanings

nounkeratonyxis (uncountable)
  1. archaicuncountablemedicineThe operation of removing a cataract by thrusting a needle through the cornea of the eye and breaking up the opaque mass.

Origin

Ancient Greek, meaning "horn puncture".

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APA

keratonyxis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/keratonyxis

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“keratonyxis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/keratonyxis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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