men·is·cec·to·my
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plural meniscectomies
Medical Definition of meniscectomy
: surgical excision of a meniscus of the knee or temporomandibular joint
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“Meniscectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/meniscectomy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.
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