Definition of Corneal graft
1. Noun. A surgical procedure in which part or all of a damaged or diseased cornea is replaced by healthy corneal tissue from a donor.
Specialized synonyms: Epikeratophakia
Generic synonyms: Anaplasty, Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Organ Transplant, Transplant, Transplantation
Medical Definition of Corneal graft
1. corneal transplant
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Literary usage of Corneal graft
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1. American Journal of Dental Science by American Society of Dental Surgeons (1889)
"These successful operations in the same subject establish a very important advance in ophthalmic surgery, viz., that with proper precautions a corneal graft ..."
2. Annals of Ophthalmology (1917)
"... when he was sent to the evacuation hospital; four weeks later burning and tearing set in, and the eye was enucleated. MWF corneal graft With a Pedicle. ..."
3. Ophthalmic review (1888)
"These experimenters summarised their experience as follows :—'' In the majority of cases a portion of the corneal graft perishes ; the rest is enclosed in ..."
4. The Retrospect of Medicine by William Braithwaite (1880)
"Hence, if we aim at the restoration of sight by transplanting a transparent cornea, we must content ourselves with a small corneal graft, removed along with ..."
5. Papers to be Presented Before the Section on Ophthalmology of the American by Section on Ophthalmology, American Medical Association, American Medical Association Section on Ophthalmology (1917)
"On direct examination of the eye at this stage, one finds the corneal graft clouded and there is some injection. In fifteen days the process tends to clear, ..."