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necrotomy

necrotomy noun: the dissection of a cadaver.

Noun

necrotomy (plural necrotomies)

  1. The dissection of a cadaver.
  2. The surgical removal of dead tissue, especially bone.

necrotomy meaning in Tamil

necrotomy in Tamil

இறந்த திசு அறுவை, மடிந்த திசு வெட்டு, மரித்ததிசு திறப்பு

Synonyms of necrotomy

Forms of necrotomy

pluralnecrotomies

Origin of necrotomy

From necro- + -tomy.

Words formed from necrotomy

Questions about necrotomy

What does necrotomy mean?
Necrotomy means the dissection of a cadaver.
What is necrotomy in Tamil?
Necrotomy in Tamil is இறந்த திசு அறுவை, மடிந்த திசு வெட்டு, மரித்ததிசு திறப்பு. See Necrotomy meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is necrotomy?
Necrotomy is a noun.
What is the plural of necrotomy?
The plural of necrotomy is necrotomies.

Words near necrotomy in the dictionary

  1. necrotizing fasciitis
  2. necrotomic
  3. necrotomies
  4. necrotomist
  5. necrotomists
  6. necrotomy
  7. necrotoxic
  8. necrotoxigenic
  9. necrotoxin
  10. necrotoxins
  11. necrotroph

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