Canthectomy

/kænˈθɛktəmi/ noun

A surgical procedure to remove or partially remove the canthus (corner of the eye).

From Greek 'kanthos' (corner of the eye) and '-ectomy' (surgical removal), a standard medical term combining Greek roots.

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