Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision into a tendon, especially to relieve tension or to relieve pain.

“The orthopedic surgeon performed a tenotomy to relieve the tension in the patient’s Achilles tendon.”

2. noun

a cut or incision in a tendon, especially one that has been made surgically.

“After the tenotomy, the patient began a rehabilitation program to regain strength in the affected tendon.”