tarsectomy
tarsectomy · tarsectomies
The operation of removing one or more of the bones of the tarsusThe operation of removing one or more of the bones of the tarsus (cluster of bones in the foot).
Meaning
2 sensesThe operation of removing one or more of the bones of the tarsus (cluster of bones in the foot).
The operation of removing one or more tarsi (plates of connective tissue, one found in each eyelid).
Origin
From tarsus + -ectomy.From tarsus + -ectomy.
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Forms
plural: tarsectomies| Singular | tarsectomy |
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See also
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