<procedure> The removal of a paracorneal strip of the conjunctiva for the relief of corneal disease. ... Synonym: circumcision. ... Origin: peri-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: per′i-tek′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. The removal of a paracorneal strip of the conjunctiva for the relief of corneal disease. Synonyms: circumcision2 Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=67281
peritectomy Excision of a ring of conjunctiva (thin clear moist membrane that coats the inner surfaces of the eyelids and the outer surface of the eye) behind the limbus (border or margin), followed by cauterization of the trench thus made. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1610/16