In tonometry, the flattening of the cornea by pressure. Intraocular pressure is directly proportional to external pressure, and inversely proportional to the area flattened. ... See: applanation tonometer. ... Origin: L. Ad, toward, + planum, plane ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ap′lan-ā′shŭn Definitions: 1. In tonometry, the flattening of the cornea by pressure. Intraocular pressure is directly proportional to external pressure, and inversely proportional to the area flattened.
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