necrotomy

/nəˈkrɑtəmi/
noun
  1. A surgical operation to remove dead tissue from the body.
    • The doctor recommended a necrotomy to remove the damaged tissue.
    • The patient recovered well after the necrotomy.
    • A necrotomy is sometimes performed to treat severe infections.
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