Sphenoidotomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sphenoidotomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The creation of an opening in the wall of the sphenoid sinus.
Meaning
(surgery) The creation of an opening in the wall of the sphenoid sinus.
Example Sentences
As described elsewhere [28 –32, 40 ], the approach is realized through both nostrils with a middle turbinectomy on one side, resection of the posterior portion of the nasal septum and a wider anterior sphenoidotomy.
Word Forms
- sphenoidotomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sphenoidectomy, sinusotomy, ethmoidectomy, sphenotic, sinusectomy, frontoethmoidectomy.
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