lasek
/lˈɑsɛk/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: 1.51 in modern English
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Acronym of laser-assisted sub-epithelial keratectomy (“photorefractive keratectomy laser surgery, a laser eye surgery technique”).
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "A similar procedure, Lasek (laser epithelial keratomileusis), is an option for people not suitable for Lasik."