Dactylectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌdæktɪˈlɛktəmɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dactylectomy is a noun meaning (rare) The amputation of a finger.
Meaning
(rare) The amputation of a finger.
Example Sentences
Did you consider multiple dactylectomy? Perhaps if she could only count to 2…
There was also criticism of Clover, the foremost anæsthetist of his day, who had laid down the rules of administering anæsthæsia since the first use of it under his direction in November 1847, by chloroform, for a dactylectomy.
[…] it would appear that amputation or dactylectomy is definitely contraindicated. Of the four patients whose digits were amputated (and who were not included in this series), no change in the prognosis of their general condition was found […]
Word Forms
- dactylectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dactylosymphysis, ungiectomy, diaphysectomy, carpectomy, dacryoadenectomy, tonguectomy.
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