See Also: rectotomy(medicine)

third(2) (iou) and rectotomy (medicine)


third(2) (iou)



third verb trans. LME.
[from THIRD adjective, noun, & adverb ().]
Divide into three equal or corresponding parts; reduce to one third of the number or bulk. LME.
Support (a motion, proposition, etc.) as a third speaker; support a seconder. M17.

rectotomy (medicine)


rectotomy -->
proctotomy
<procedure, surgery> An incision into the rectum, as for the division of a stricture.

Origin: Gr. Anus + to cut.

Source: Websters Dictionary