caliorrhaphy

caliorrhaphy definition - medical

ca·li·or·rha·phy (kāˌlē-ôrˈə-fē)

noun
  1. The suturing of a calix.
  2. Reconstructive surgery on a dilated or obstructed calix to improve urinary drainage.

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