phalangectomy

phalangectomy
Excision of one or more of the phalanges of hand or foot. [phalang- + G. ektome, excision]

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pha·lan·gec·to·my .fā-lən-'jek-tə-mē, .fa- n, pl -mies surgical excision of a phalanx of a finger or toe

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n.
surgical removal of one or more of the small bones (phalanges) in the fingers or toes.

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phal·an·gec·to·my (fal″ən-jekґtə-me) excision of a phalanx of a finger or toe.

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