vermilionectomy

Excision of the vermilion border of the lip. [vermilion border + G. ektome, cutting out]

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ver·mil·ion·ec·to·my vər-.mil-yən-'ek-tə-mē n, pl -mies surgical excision of the vermilion border

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ver·mil·ion·ec·to·my (vər-mil″yon-ekґtə-me) excision of the vermilion border of the lip, the surgically created defect being resurfaced by advancement of the undermined labial mucosa.