Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

keratorrhexis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
ker-a-tor-rhex-is
IPA
27
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

rupture of the cornea

Uncountable

Etymology

From kerato- + -rrhexis.

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What does keratorrhexis mean?
rupture of the cornea
Where does keratorrhexis come from?
From kerato- + -rrhexis.

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