marsupialization
[ mär-sōō′pē-ə-lĭ-zā′shən ]
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n.
Surgical alteration of a cyst or similar enclosed cavity by making an incision and suturing the flaps to the adjacent tissue, creating a pouch.
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Words nearby marsupialization
Mars red, Marston, Marston Moor, marsupial, marsupial bone, marsupialization, marsupial mole, marsupial mouse, marsupium, Mars violet, Marsyas
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How to use marsupialization in a sentence
When there is much oozing the capsule is treated on the plan known as marsupialization.