necrotomy

noun

ne·​crot·​o·​my ne-ˈkrät-ə-mē, nə- How to pronounce necrotomy (audio)
plural necrotomies
1
: dissection of dead bodies
2
: surgical removal of necrosed bone

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“Necrotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/necrotomy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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