sacrotomy

sacrotomy
SYN: sacrectomy. [sacro- + G. tome, incision]

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sa·crot·o·my (sa-krotґə-me) [sacro- + -tomy] the operation of cutting into the lower end of the sacrum.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • sacrectomy — Resection of a portion of the sacrum to facilitate an operation. SYN: sacrotomy. [sacr + G. ektome, excision] * * * sa·crec·to·my (sa krekґtə me) [sacr + ectomy] excision or resection of the sacrum …   Medical dictionary

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