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Laser surgery Laser surgery
Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) Definition Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a non-reversible refractive procedure performed by ophthalmologists to correct myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism. The surgeon uses an excimer laser to cut or reshape the cornea so that... Read more
Photorefractive keratectomy Photorefractive keratectomy
Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) Definition Photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) is a noninvasive refractive surgery in which the surgeon uses an excimer laser to reshape the cornea of the eye by removing the epithelium, the gel-like outer layer of the cornea. Purpose PRK,... Read more
Iridectomy Iridectomy
Iridectomy Definition An iridectomy is a procedure in eye surgery in which the surgeon removes a small, full-thickness piece of the iris, which is the colored circular membrane behind the cornea of the eye. An iridectomy is also known as a corectomy. In recent years, lasers... Read more
Iridotomy Iridotomy
Laser iridotomy Definition Laser iridotomy is a surgical procedure that is performed on the eye to treat angle closure glaucoma, a condition of increased pressure in the front chamber (anterior chamber) that is caused by sudden (acute) or slowly progressive (chronic)... Read more
Busulfan Busulfan
Busulfan Definition Busulfan (also known by the brand name Myleran) is a chemotherapymedicine used to treat cancer by destroying cancerous cells. Purpose Busulfan is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat chronic myelogenous leukemia (also called ... Read more
Shampoo Shampoo
Shampoo Shampoos are cleaning formulations used for a wide range of applications, including personal care, pet use, and carpets. Most are manufactured in roughly the same manner. They are composed primarily of chemicals called surfactants that have the special ability to... Read more
Arthroscopy Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic surgery Definition Arthroscopic surgery is a procedure that allows surgeons to visualize, diagnose, and treat joint problems. The name is derived from the Greek words arthron, joint, and skopein, to look at. Arthroscopy is performed using an ... Read more
Amblyopia Amblyopia
Amblyopia Definition Amblyopia refers to diminished vision in either one or both eyes, for which no cause can be discovered upon examination of the eye. Amblyopia is the medical term used when the vision in one of the eyes is reduced because the eye and the brain are not... Read more
artificial sweetener artificial sweetener
artificial sweetener substance used as a low-calorie sugar substitute. Saccharin , cyclamates , and aspartame have been the most commonly used artificial sweeteners. Saccharin, a coal-tar derivative three hundred times as sweet as sugar, was discovered in 1879. Cyclamates were approved for... Read more
breast implant breast implant
breast implant saline- or silicone-filled prosthesis used after mastectomy as a part of the breast reconstruction process or used cosmetically to augment small breasts. An implant consists of a fluid-filled, malleable pouch that is designed to mimic to the look and feel of natural breast tissue... Read more

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