posthetomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek πόσθη (pósthē, “prepuce”) + -tomy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Excision of the foreskin; posthectomy; circumcision.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| posthiotomy | alternative | lexicographic | |
| posthetomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |