necrotomy
noun
ne·crot·o·my
ne-ˈkrät-ə-mē, nə-
plural necrotomies
1
: dissection of dead bodies
2
: surgical removal of necrosed bone
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“Necrotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/necrotomy. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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