Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Surgical incision of a muscle.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Dissection of muscles; muscular anatomy.
- noun A surgical operation consisting in the division of muscle.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The dissection, or that part of anatomy which treats of the dissection, of muscles.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun surgery The
surgical procedure of cutting or making anincision in amuscle or muscular organ. - noun dated An
anatomical dissection of a body, especially one used for instructional purposes.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun surgical incision or division of a muscle
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Examples
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A myotomy is a surgery designed to reverse the effects of achalasia, which directly impacts the esophagus - the muscles lining the inside of the throat - by inhibiting the ability to swallow and making it difficult for patients to carry food down their stomachs.
The Guardian Anqi Chen 2010
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In subsequent procedures, Dieffenbach varied his technique, and when not excising a wedge, opted for a transverse myotomy in the root.
Knotted Tongues Benson Bobrick 1995
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In subsequent procedures, Dieffenbach varied his technique, and when not excising a wedge, opted for a transverse myotomy in the root.
Knotted Tongues Benson Bobrick 1995
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Surgeons at UCSD Medical Center have performed the first successful incision-free myotomy in the U.S.
The Guardian Anqi Chen 2010
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Surgeons perform first scarless myotomy surgery in US
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February 27th, 2010 WASHINGTON - UC San Diego Medical Center doctors have performed America's first incision-free myotomy, a procedure to treat achalasia,
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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February 27th, 2010 WASHINGTON - UC San Diego Medical Center doctors have performed America's first incision-free myotomy, a procedure to treat achalasia,
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2010
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According to Santiago Horgan, chief of minimally invasive surgery at UCSD and the doctor who performed the myotomy, there are two ways achalasia can manifest.
The Guardian Anqi Chen 2010
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Medical Center doctors have performed America's first incision-free myotomy, a procedure to treat achalasia, a distressing disorder which causes
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Surgeons perform first scarless myotomy surgery in US
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