maxillotomy

maxillotomy
Surgical sectioning of the maxilla to allow movement of all or a part of the maxilla into the desired portion. [maxilla + G. tome, incision]

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max·il·lot·o·my (mak″sĭ-lotґə-me) surgical sectioning of the maxilla which allows movement of all or a part of the maxilla into the desired position.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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