septectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From septum + -ectomy.
Meanings
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excision of a septum
To facilitate this technique, a larger posterior septectomy was needed, because it provided a wider working space and surgical view for the neurosurgeon.
2015 July 31, Jae-Hyun Park et al., “Modified Graded Repair of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Endoscopic Endonasal Transsphenoidal Surgery”, in Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society, volume 58, →DOI:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| septectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |