English Explanatory Dictionary

Caldwell-Luc surgery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An operation to remove irreversibly damaged mucosa of the maxillary sinus when maxillary sinusitis is not cured by medication or other non-invasive technique.

Word forms

Caldwell-Luc surgery Caldwell-Luc surgeries

Etymology

Named after George Caldwell and Henry Luc.

Synonyms

Caldwell-Luc operation Caldwell-Luc procedure Caldwell-Luc antrostomy
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