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sphenoidotomies

sphenoidotomies is the plural of sphenoidotomy.

Meaning of sphenoidotomy

Noun

sphenoidotomy (plural sphenoidotomies)

  1. The creation of an opening in the wall of the sphenoid sinus
    • As described elsewhere [28 –32, 40 ], the approach is realized through both nostrils with a middle turbinectomy on one side, resection of the posterior portion of the nasal septum and a wider anterior sphenoidotomy.2015 October 17, “Endoscopic Endonasal Approach in the Management of Rathke’s Cleft Cysts”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Questions about sphenoidotomies

What is sphenoidotomies the plural of?
Sphenoidotomies is the plural of sphenoidotomy.

Words near sphenoidotomies in the dictionary

  1. sphenoidal
  2. sphenoidal sinus
  3. sphenoidal sinuses
  4. sphenoidectomies
  5. sphenoidectomy
  6. sphenoidotomies
  7. sphenoidotomy
  8. sphenoids
  9. sphenolith
  10. sphenomalar
  11. sphenomandibular

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