tenectomy

/tɛnɛktɒmi/; /tɛnɛktəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical removal of the tendon, especially in the context of treating a condition such as a ganglion cyst

“The doctor performed a tenectomy to alleviate the patient’s pain and discomfort.”

Synonyms

  • tendectomy
  • tendonectomy

Antonyms

  • tendon reconstruction
  • tendon repair