Osteotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Osteotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting a bone. This is often performed to either lengthen, shorten, or straighten a bone.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting a bone. This is often performed to either lengthen, shorten, or straighten a bone.
Word Forms
- osteotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supramalleolar, subtrochanteric, osteectomy, ostectomy, osteoectomy, osteodistraction.
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