operculectomy
noun
oper·cu·lec·to·my
ō-ˌpər-kyə-ˈlek-tə-mē 
plural operculectomies
: surgical excision of the mucosa over an unerupted tooth
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“Operculectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/operculectomy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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