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postzygapophysis (medicine) and ostectomy (medicine)


postzygapophysis (medicine)


postzygapophysis


Origin: NL. See Post-, and Zygapophysis.

<anatomy> A posterior zygapophysis.

Source: Websters Dictionary


ostectomy (medicine)


ostectomy


1. <procedure> Surgical removal of bone.

2. In dentistry, resection of supporting osseous structure to eliminate periodontal pockets.

Synonym: osteoectomy.

Origin: osteo-+ G. Ektome, excision