kionectomy

/kɪˈɒnɛktəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical procedure to remove the cion, or the bud or scion, of a graft

“The horticulturist explained the process of kionectomy for grafting new branches onto the tree.”

Synonyms

  • bud removal
  • scion removal

Antonyms

  • grafting
  • transplantation