transversectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From transverse + -ectomy.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The surgical excision of a transverse process of a vertebra.
- (countable, uncountable) A colectomy involving the removal of only the transverse colon.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| transversectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |