annulotomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From annulus + -otomy.
Meanings
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An incision between intervertebral discs to allow decompression
An annulotomy was created and subtotal discectomy was performed.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| annulotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |