HERNIOTOMIES

Noun

herniotomies

plural of herniotomy

Source: Wiktionary


HERNIOTOMY

Her`ni*ot"o*my, n. Etym: [Hernia + Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A cutting for the cure or relief of hernia; celotomy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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AWRY

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