Definition of Tarsorrhaphy

1. n. An operation to diminish the size of the opening between eyelids when enlarged by surrounding cicatrices.

Definition of Tarsorrhaphy

1. Noun. A surgical procedure in which the eyelids are partially sewn together to narrow the opening. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Tarsorrhaphy

1. An operation to diminish the size of the opening between eyelids when enlarged by surrounding cicatrices. Origin: Tarsus + Gr. Seam, fr. To sew. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tarsorrhaphy

tarso-orbital
tarsochiloplasty
tarsoclasia
tarsoepiphyseal aclasis
tarsomalacia
tarsometatarsal
tarsometatarsal joints
tarsometatarsal ligaments
tarsometatarsi
tarsometatarsus
tarsophalangeal
tarsophalangeal reflex
tarsophyma
tarsorrhaphies
tarsorrhaphy (current term)
tarsotarsal
tarsotibial
tarsotibial amputation
tarsotomies
tarsotomy
tarsus
tarsus inferior
tarsus superior
tart burner
tart cell
tartan
tartana

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