necrotomy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *neḱ-der. Ancient Greek νεκρός (nekrós)der. English necro- Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō)der. English -tomy English necrotomy From necro- + -tomy.
Meanings
- The dissection of a cadaver.
- The surgical removal of dead tissue, especially bone.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| necrotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
autopsy (dissection of a cadaver) · post mortem (dissection of a cadaver) · necropsy (dissection of a cadaver)