Cirsotomy

Cirsotomy
Cirsotomy Cir*sot"o*my, n. [Gr. ? a dilated vein + ? to cut.] (Surg.) Any operation for the removal of varices by incision. --Dunglison. [1913 Webster]

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  • cirsotome — Surg. (ˈsɜːsəʊtəʊm) [f. Gr. κιρσό ς + τοµ ός cutting, f. τέµνειν to cut.] An instrument used for extirpating varix. Also cirsotomy ( ˈɒtəmɪ), extirpation of the varix (Syd. Soc. Lex.) …   Useful english dictionary

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