Path. [ad. F. strabotomie (mod.L. strabotomia), f. strabo- taken as comb. form of STRABISMUS: see -TOMY.] The operation of dividing one or more of the muscles of the eye as a remedy for strabismus.
1857. Dunglison, Med. Lex.
1898. Syd. Soc. Lex.
Hence Strabotome, a knife used in the operation of strabotomy.
1875. Knight, Dict. Mech.
1888. Cassells Encycl. Dict.