"germectomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: germectomies [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛktəmi Etymology: From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms, from germ + -ectomy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|germ|ectomy}} germ + -ectomy Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} germectomy (countable and uncountable, plural germectomies)
  1. (dentistry) Surgical removal of germs of wisdom teeth, which are immature forms of the teeth that do not have deep roots yet. Wikipedia link: classical compound, international scientific vocabulary Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Dentistry

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