counteropening
[ koun′tər-ō′pə-nĭng ]
n.
A second opening made at the lowest part of an abscess or other fluid-containing cavity to assist in drainage.contra-aperture counterpuncture
Nearby words
countermigration, countermine, countermove, counteroffensive, counteroffer, counteropening, counterpane, counterpart, counterparty, counterparty risk, counterperson
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