al·ve·o·lec·to·my
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plural alveolectomies
Medical Definition of alveolectomy
: surgical excision of a portion of an alveolar process usually as an aid in fitting dentures
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“Alveolectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alveolectomy. Accessed 15 Oct. 2021.
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