cheilectomy

English

Etymology

From cheilo- +‎ -ectomy, in reference to the dorsal osteophytic lip.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

cheilectomy (plural cheilectomies)

  1. A surgical procedure that removes bone spurs from the base of the big toe.
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