English Explanatory Dictionary

necrotomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The dissection of a cadaver.
  2. The surgical removal of dead tissue, especially bone.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

necrotomy necrotomies

Etymology

From necro- + -tomy.

Synonyms

autopsy necropsy post mortem

Derived words

necrotomist
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