thyrotomy

noun

thy·​rot·​o·​my thī-ˈrät-ə-mē How to pronounce thyrotomy (audio)
plural thyrotomies
: surgical incision or division of the thyroid cartilage

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“Thyrotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/thyrotomy. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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