tenotomize

/tɛnoʊtɒmaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to cut or sever a tenotomy (a cut or release of a tendon, especially to relieve muscle spasm or reduce contracture)

“The surgeon tenotomized the tendon to relieve the patient’s muscle spasm.”

2. noun

the act or process of tenotomizing

“The tenotomization was successful, and the patient’s recovery was swift.”

Synonyms

  • tendonotomy
  • tenotomy