Caldwell-Luc surgery en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after George Caldwell and Henry Luc.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An operation to remove irreversibly damaged mucosa of the maxillary sinus when maxillary sinusitis is not cured by medication or other non-invasive technique.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell-Luc surgeries | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Caldwell-Luc operation · Caldwell-Luc procedure · Caldwell-Luc antrostomy