exeresis

/ɛksɛˈrɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical excision of a diseased or damaged portion of a bone, especially the excision of a necrotic segment of the femur.

“The surgeon performed an exeresis to remove the infected femur section.”

Synonyms

  • excision
  • resection

Antonyms

  • enlargement
  • growth