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sphenoidotomy

sphenoidotomy noun: the creation of an opening in the wall of the sphenoid sinus.

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

sphenoidotomy meaning in Tamil

sphenoidotomy in Tamil

ஆப்புருக் குழிப்பைத் துமிப்பறுவை

Forms of sphenoidotomy

pluralsphenoidotomies

Origin of sphenoidotomy

From sphenoid + -otomy.

Questions about sphenoidotomy

What does sphenoidotomy mean?
Sphenoidotomy means the creation of an opening in the wall of the sphenoid sinus.
What is sphenoidotomy in Tamil?
Sphenoidotomy in Tamil is ஆப்புருக் குழிப்பைத் துமிப்பறுவை. See Sphenoidotomy meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is sphenoidotomy?
Sphenoidotomy is a noun.
What is the plural of sphenoidotomy?
The plural of sphenoidotomy is sphenoidotomies.

Words near sphenoidotomy in the dictionary

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

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