MYOTOMY

myotomy

(noun) surgical incision or division of a muscle

Source: WordNet® 3.1


My*ot"o*my, n. Etym: [Myo- + Gr. myotomie.]

Definition: The dissection, or that part of anatomy which treats of the dissection, of muscles.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

11 January 2025

COWBERRY

(noun) low evergreen shrub of high north temperate regions of Europe and Asia and America bearing red edible berries


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

coffee icon