turbinotomy

turbinotomy
Incision into or excision of a turbinated body. [turbinate + G. tome, incision]

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tur·bi·not·o·my (tur″bĭ-notґə-me) [turbinate + -tomy] the surgical cutting of a nasal concha (turbinate bone). Called also conchotomy.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • turbinotomy — …   Useful english dictionary

  • turbinotome — An instrument for use in turbinotomy or turbinectomy. * * * tur·bino·tome (tər binґə tōm) an instrument used for removal or cutting of a nasal concha (turbinate bone). Called also conchotome …   Medical dictionary

  • conchotomy — con·chot·o·my (kong kotґə me) turbinotomy …   Medical dictionary

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