sinusotomy

noun

si·​nus·​ot·​o·​my ˌsī-n(y)ə-ˈsät-ə-mē How to pronounce sinusotomy (audio)
plural sinusotomies
: surgical incision into a sinus of the skull

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“Sinusotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sinusotomy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2023.

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