sphincterotomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical procedure for treating fissures in the mucosa of the anal canal, or sphincter.

Word forms

sphincterotomy sphincterotomies

Etymology

From sphincter + -otomy.

Related words

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