turbinectomy

English

Etymology

From turbinate +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

turbinectomy (plural turbinectomies)

  1. (surgery) The removal of some or all of the turbinate bones of the nose, used to relieve nasal obstruction.

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