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ostectomy
medical dictionary

<procedure>

1. Surgical removal of bone.

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

Synonyms: osteoectomy.

Origin: osteo-+ G. Ektome, excision

(05 Mar 2000)

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