ostectomy

noun

os·​tec·​to·​my äs-ˈtek-tə-mē How to pronounce ostectomy (audio)
plural ostectomies
: surgical removal of all or part of a bone

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“Ostectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ostectomy. Accessed 9 May. 2024.

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