"biosurgery" meaning in English

See biosurgery in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From bio- + surgery. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|bio|surgery}} bio- + surgery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} biosurgery (uncountable)
  1. (medicine, surgery) The medicinal use of maggots to clean wounds and promote healing Wikipedia link: Maggot therapy Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Medicine, Surgery Synonyms: maggot therapy
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