English Explanatory Dictionary

astragalectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical removal of the astragalus, or talus, in order to stabilize the ankle.

Word forms

astragalectomy astragalectomies

Etymology

From astragalus + -ectomy.

Synonyms

talectomy
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