marsupialization

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical technique of cutting a slit into a cyst and suturing its edges to form a continuous surface from the exterior to the interior of the cyst, allowing it to drain freely.

Word forms

marsupialization marsupializations

Etymology

From marsupial + -ization.

Related words

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