osteectomy

/ɒstɪˈɛktəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

the surgical removal of part of the bone or a bone

“The doctor recommended an osteectomy to relieve the patient’s chronic pain.”

2. noun

a surgical operation on a bone

“The patient underwent an osteectomy to repair her fractured femur.”

Synonyms

  • osteoplasty
  • osteotomy

Antonyms

  • osteogenesis