strabotomy: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “strabotomy” mean?
A surgical operation to correct strabismus (crossed eyes) by cutting one or more of the eye muscles.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A surgical operation to correct strabismus (crossed eyes) by cutting one or more of the eye muscles.
The term refers specifically to the surgical procedure itself and is not used metaphorically. It is a precise medical intervention for ocular misalignment.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage. Spelling is identical.
Connotations
Purely technical and clinical in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally rare in both UK and US English, confined to medical professionals.
Grammar
How to Use “strabotomy” in a Sentence
The surgeon performed a strabotomy on the patient.Strabotomy is indicated for congenital esotropia.Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “strabotomy” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The consultant will strabotomise the medial rectus muscle.
American English
- The surgeon will strabotomize the lateral rectus.
adjective
British English
- The strabotomy procedure requires meticulous planning.
American English
- The strabotomy technique has evolved significantly.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Used in medical and surgical textbooks, journals, and lectures on ophthalmology.
Everyday
Virtually never used in everyday conversation.
Technical
The primary context; used in surgical notes, medical diagnoses, and discussions among ophthalmologists.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “strabotomy”
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Antonyms of “strabotomy”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “strabotomy”
- Using 'strabotomy' to refer to the condition of crossed eyes (which is 'strabismus').
- Misspelling as 'strabatomy' or 'strabotamy'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a standard procedure within ophthalmology but is not common in the general population. It is performed by specialist surgeons.
Strabismus is the medical condition of misaligned eyes. Strabotomy is the surgical operation performed to correct strabismus.
Yes, while often performed on children, strabotomy can also be done on adults to improve alignment and, in some cases, binocular vision.
As with any surgery, there are risks such as infection, over- or under-correction, and rare complications like perforation of the eye. These are managed by an experienced surgeon.
A surgical operation to correct strabismus (crossed eyes) by cutting one or more of the eye muscles.
Strabotomy is usually technical/medical in register.
Strabotomy: in British English it is pronounced /strəˈbɒtəmi/, and in American English it is pronounced /strəˈbɑːtəmi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'STRAighten the eye with a BOTomy' (a cutting procedure).
Conceptual Metaphor
Surgery as precise mechanical correction (aligning the 'pointing' of the eye).
Practice
Quiz
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