exostectomy

exostectomy
Removal of an exostosis. SYN: exostosectomy. [exostosis + G. ektome, excision]

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ex·os·tec·to·my .ek-(.)säs-'tek-tə-mē n, pl -mies excision of an exostosis

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  • Surfer's Ear — is the common name for exostosis, abnormal bone growth, within the ear canal. Surfer s ear is not the same as swimmer s ear.Over time irritation from cold wind and water cause the bone surrounding the ear canal to develop lumps of new bony growth …   Wikipedia

  • exostosectomy — SYN: exostectomy. * * * ex·os·to·sec·to·my (ek sos″to sekґtə me) excision of an exostosis …   Medical dictionary

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