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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Acronym of laser-assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy (“photorefractive keratectomy laser surgery, a laser eye surgery technique”). abbreviation, acronym, alt-of, uncountable
2. 2
   Alternative letter-case form of LASEK. alt-of, uncountable

   "A similar procedure, Lasek (laser epithelial keratomileusis), is an option for people not suitable for Lasik."

3. 3
   a refractive surgery procedure that reshapes the cornea, creating a hinged flap in the epithelial layer of the eye wordnet

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname from Polish.

Synonyms

All synonyms

e-lasiklaser assisted subepithelial keratomileusislaser-assisted subepithelial keratomileusis

Example

More examples

"A similar procedure, Lasek (laser epithelial keratomileusis), is an option for people not suitable for Lasik."

Etymology

Borrowed from Polish Lasek.

Related phrases

photorefractive keratectomy

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