coccygotomy

/kɒksɪɡɒˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical operation to remove or excise the coccyx (tailbone)

“The doctor performed a coccygotomy to alleviate the patient’s chronic pain.”

Synonyms

  • coccyx excision
  • surgical removal

Antonyms

  • coccyx retention
  • conservative treatment