canthotomy

canthotomy

 [kan-thot´ah-me] incision of a canthus.

can·thot·o·my

(kan-thot'ō-mē), 1. An operation for lengthening the palpebral fissure by incision through the lateral canthus. 2. An operation for restoration of the canthus. [G. kanthos, canthus, + tomē, incision]

canthotomy

(kăn-thŏt′ə-mē)n. Surgical incision of the canthus.

can·thot·o·my

(kan-thot'ŏ-mē) Slitting of the canthus. [G. kanthos, canthus, + tomē, incision]

canthotomy

Slitting of the CANTHUS so as to widen the lid opening.