ostectomy

ostectomy definition - medical

os·tec·to·my (ŏs-tĕkˈtə-mē)

noun
  1. Surgical removal of a bone or part of a bone.
  2. In dentistry, resection of supporting osseous structures to eliminate periodontal pockets.

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