Pharyngotomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pharyngotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumour or anything that obstructs the passage.
Meaning
(surgery) The operation of making an incision into the pharynx, to remove a tumour or anything that obstructs the passage.
More Meanings
- Scarification or incision of the tonsils.
Word Forms
- pharyngotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subhyoid, pharyngectomy, pharyngostomy, pharyngoplasty, pharyngolaryngectomy, pharyngoesophagectomy.
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