phalangectomy

noun

pha·​lan·​gec·​to·​my ˌfā-lən-ˈjek-tə-mē, ˌfa- How to pronounce phalangectomy (audio)
plural phalangectomies
: surgical excision of a phalanx of a finger or toe

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

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