coccygectomy

noun

coc·​cy·​gec·​to·​my ˌkäk-sə-ˈjek-tə-mē How to pronounce coccygectomy (audio)
plural coccygectomies
: the surgical removal of the coccyx

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“Coccygectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/coccygectomy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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