condylectomy

/kɒndɪlɛkˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical operation to remove part or all of the condyle of a joint, typically the temporomandibular joint.

“The patient underwent a condylectomy to relieve her chronic jaw pain.”

Synonyms

  • condyle removal
  • joint resection

Antonyms

  • bone grafting
  • joint fusion