cardiotomy

noun

car·​di·​ot·​o·​my ˌkärd-ē-ˈät-ə-mē How to pronounce cardiotomy (audio)
plural cardiotomies
1
: surgical incision of the heart
2
: surgical incision of the stomach cardia

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“Cardiotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cardiotomy. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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