meniscectomy

noun

men·​is·​cec·​to·​my ˌmen-i-ˈsek-tə-mē How to pronounce meniscectomy (audio)
plural meniscectomies
: surgical excision of a meniscus of the knee or temporomandibular joint

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“Meniscectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/meniscectomy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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