sequestrotomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Surgical removal of a sequestrum, or piece of dead bone that has become separated due to necrosis.

Word forms

sequestrotomy sequestrotomies

Etymology

From sequestrum + -otomy.

Related words

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