tenotomy
Americannoun
plural
tenotomiesnoun
Other Word Forms
- tenotomist noun
Etymology
Origin of tenotomy
Example Sentences
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I can vouch for the fact that even the earliest tenotomy of the ocular muscles is of no avail against congenital amblyopia.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
Crossed diplopia could be produced with a red glass, tenotomy of the left abducens sufficed to correct it.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
On the other hand, the combination of tenotomy of the internal rectus with advancement of the external rectus enables us successfully to change the opposing muscular tensions.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
Finally, the normal amplitude of accommodation was restored by tenotomy of the left internal rectus, and when I saw the patient twelve years later I was able to satisfy myself that both were perfectly preserved.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
Antyllus had operations for the cure of stammering, for cataract, and for the treatment of contractures by the method of tenotomy.
From Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine by Elliott, James Sands
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