sphenoidotomy

sphenoidotomy
Any operation on the sphenoid bone or sinus. [sphenoid + G. tome, a cutting]

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sphe·noi·dot·o·my (sfe″noi-dotґə-me) incision into the sphenoidal sinus.

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