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Keratectasia

noun

The abnormal bulging, thinning, or protrusion of the cornea.

Example sentence: The patient with keratectasia complained of distorted vision.

Example sentence: Keratectasia is often a complication of corneal surgery.

adjective

Describing the condition or state of the cornea being abnormally bulged, thinned, or protruded.

Example sentence: The keratectasic cornea required special contact lenses for proper vision correction.

Example sentence: In some cases, keratectasic changes in the cornea can lead to severe visual impairment.

local

Term used by medical professionals and specialists in ophthalmology.

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