1. SYN: gutter dystrophy of cornea. 2. An operation for removing the surface of the cornea and replacement by bulbar conjunctiva for cosmetic reasons. [kerato- + G. leptynsis, a making thin]
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ker·a·to·lep·tyn·sis (ker″ə-to-lep-tinґsis) [kerato- + Gr. leptynsis attenuation] removal of the anterior portion of the cornea and covering of the denuded area with bulbar conjunctiva.Medical dictionary. 2011.