malleotomy

Division of the malleus. [malleus + G. tome, incision]

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mal·le·ot·o·my (mal″e-otґə-me) [malleus + Gr. tomē a cutting] 1. surgical division of the malleus in cases of ankylosis of the ossicles. 2. surgical separation of the malleoli by division of the ligaments holding them together.