vermilionectomy

English

Etymology

vermilion +‎ -ectomy

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -ɛktəmi

Noun

vermilionectomy (plural vermilionectomies)

  1. (surgery) The surgical removal of the vermilion border, sometimes performed to treat carcinoma of the lip.
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