OSTEOTOMIES

Noun

osteotomies

plural of osteotomy

Source: Wiktionary


OSTEOTOMY

Os`te*ot"o*my, n.

1. The dissection or anatomy of bones; osteology.

2. (Surg.)

Definition: The operation of dividing a bone or of cutting a piece out of it, -- done to remedy deformity, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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