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orbitotomy

noun

Etymology

From orbit + -otomy.

  1. derived from orbita — “course, track, impression, mark”
  2. inherited from orbite
  3. formed as orbitotomy — “orbit + -otomy”

Definitions

  1. incision into the orbit of the eye

    • Excisional biopsy of the nodule was performed by anterior orbitotomy with local anesthesia.

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