Medical Dictionary

necrotomy

noun ne·crot·o·my \ne-ˈkrät-ə-mē, nə-\
plural ne·crot·o·mies

Medical Definition of NECROTOMY

1
:  dissection of dead bodies
2
:  surgical removal of necrosed bone

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