sphincterotomy en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Late Latin sphinctērlbor. English sphincter Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō)der. English -tomy English -otomy English sphincterotomy From sphincter + -otomy.
Meanings
- The surgical procedure for treating fissures in the mucosa of the anal canal, or sphincter.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sphincterotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |