sphincterectomy

noun

sphinc·​ter·​ec·​to·​my ˌsfiŋk-tər-ˈek-tə-mē How to pronounce sphincterectomy (audio)
plural sphincterectomies
: surgical excision of a sphincter

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“Sphincterectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sphincterectomy. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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