marsupialize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To convert (e.g. a cyst) into a pouch and suture to the nearby tissue, to make a permanent wide opening to the exterior to allow successful drainage.

Word forms

marsupialize marsupializes marsupializing marsupialized marsupialise

Etymology

From marsupial + -ize.

Related words

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