is·chi·ec·to·my
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plural ischiectomies
Medical Definition of ischiectomy
: surgical removal of a segment of the hip bone including the ischium
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“Ischiectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/ischiectomy. Accessed 28 Sep. 2021.
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