syringotomy

English

Etymology

Ancient Greek σῦριγξ (sûrinx, “fistulous sore or abscess”) +‎ -tomy; compare French syringotomie. By surface analysis, syringo- +‎ -tomy.

Noun

syringotomy (plural syringotomies)

  1. (surgery) The incision of a fistula, such as the anal fistula.

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