Sphenoidectomy

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The opening of the sphenoid sinus; the removal of the sphenoid bone

Etymology

From sphenoid + -ectomy.

Related phrases

sphenoid bonesphenoid sinus

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