tenotomy
the cutting of a tendon.
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How to use tenotomy in a sentence
Double tenotomy of the interni and correction of the hypermetropia effected the cure of the squint.
Schweigger on Squint | C. SchweiggerThe chief method for absolute divergent squint is the combination of shortening with tenotomy of the externus.
Schweigger on Squint | C. SchweiggerMoreover, this slight aid given by tenotomy has its ground not solely in the condition of the opposing recti muscles.
Schweigger on Squint | C. SchweiggerCrossed diplopia could be produced with a red glass, tenotomy of the left abducens sufficed to correct it.
Schweigger on Squint | C. SchweiggerCertainly tenotomy of the external rectus of the fixing eye is as a rule also necessary.
Schweigger on Squint | C. Schweigger
British Dictionary definitions for tenotomy
/ (təˈnɒtəmɪ) /
surgical division of a tendon
Derived forms of tenotomy
- tenotomist, noun
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