Onychectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɒnɪˈkɛktəmi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Onychectomy is a noun meaning (medicine) The surgical removal of a fingernail or toenail.
Meaning
(medicine) The surgical removal of a fingernail or toenail.
More Meanings
- (veterinary medicine) Surgically remove the distal phalange of each digit of the forefeet of a cat.
Example Sentences
A good example of the potential discrepancy between human and feline goals is onychectomy, or declawing.
Word Forms
- onychectomies
Synonyms for onychectomy
Depending on context, synonyms include declawing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ungiectomy, ophthalmectomy, otectomy, ossiculectomy, orchie, operculectomy.
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