cantholysis


cantholysis

 [kan-thol´ĭ-sis] surgical section of a canthus or a canthal ligament.

can·tho·plas·ty

(kan'thō-plas'tē), Any of several procedures for changing the configuration or position of the lateral canthus; used to correct deformities caused by trauma, disease, or prior surgery; may also provide additional support to the lower eyelid by moving or tightening connections from the tarsal plate to the orbital rim. Synonym(s): cantholysis
See also: canthopexy. [G. kanthos, canthus, + plassō, to form]

can·tho·plas·ty

(kan'thō-plas-tē) 1. Disruption of canthal tendon insertion; often performed surgically.
Synonym(s): cantholysis. 2. An operation for restoration of the canthus. [G. kanthos, canthus, + plassō, to form]