Corneal Graft (Noun)
Meaning
A surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ophthalmologist recommended a corneal graft to restore the patient's vision after a severe eye injury.
- A corneal graft was performed to replace the diseased cornea with healthy tissue from a donor.
- The patient underwent a corneal graft surgery to treat her advanced keratoconus.
- The doctor explained that a corneal graft would be necessary to repair the damage caused by the infection.
- After a corneal graft, the patient's vision improved significantly, and she was able to return to her normal activities.