hepatorrhaphy

noun

hep·​a·​tor·​rha·​phy ˌhep-ə-ˈtȯr-ə-fē How to pronounce hepatorrhaphy (audio)
plural hepatorrhaphies
: suture of a wound or injury to the liver

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

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