sphincterotomy

noun

sphinc·​ter·​ot·​o·​my ˌsfiŋk-tər-ˈät-ə-mē How to pronounce sphincterotomy (audio)
plural sphincterotomies
: surgical incision of a sphincter

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“Sphincterotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/sphincterotomy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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