"cheilectomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cheilectomies [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛktəmi Etymology: From cheilo- + -ectomy, in reference to the dorsal osteophytic lip. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|cheilo|ectomy}} cheilo- + -ectomy Head templates: {{en-noun}} cheilectomy (plural cheilectomies)
  1. A surgical procedure that removes bone spurs from the base of the big toe. Wikipedia link: cheilectomy

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