Epicondylectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Epicondylectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) Removal of the epicondyle (to relieve golfer's elbow).
Meaning
(surgery) Removal of the epicondyle (to relieve golfer's elbow).
Example Sentences
Studies have investigated the outcomes of operative techniques for treating cubital tunnel syndrome including open [ 1, 2 ] or endoscopic [ 3, 4 ] simple decompression; subcutaneous [ 5 – 7 ], intramuscular [ 8 ], or submuscular [ 2, 9 ] anterior transposition; and medial epicondylectomy [ 6, 10, 11 ].
Word Forms
- epicondylectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include condylectomy, epicondyl, eminectomy, epicondyle, aponeurectomy, condylotomy.
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