Strabotomy (Noun)
Meaning
The surgical operation of cutting a muscle or tendon of the eye in order to correct strabismus.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor recommended a strabotomy to correct the patient's crossed eyes.
- After the strabotomy, the child's eyes were able to align properly.
- The ophthalmologist specialized in performing strabotomies on pediatric patients.
- A strabotomy was performed on the young girl to correct her strabismus.
- The patient's eyes showed significant improvement after undergoing a strabotomy.