astragalectomy

English

Etymology

astragalus +‎ -ectomy

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

astragalectomy (plural astragalectomies)

  1. The surgical removal of the astragalus, or talus, in order to stabilize the ankle.

Synonyms
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