"orthotomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: ortho- + -tomy Etymology templates: {{confix|en|ortho|tomy}} ortho- + -tomy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} orthotomy (uncountable)
  1. (geometry) The property of cutting at right angles. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Geometry

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