tenotomy

[ tuh-not-uh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural te·not·o·mies.

1. the cutting of a tendon.

tenotomy

/ təˈnɒtəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical division of a tendon

Derived Forms

• teˈnotomist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of tenotomy¹

First recorded in 1835–45; teno- + -tomy

Example Sentences

Double tenotomy of the interni and correction of the hypermetropia effected the cure of the squint.

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The chief method for absolute divergent squint is the combination of shortening with tenotomy of the externus.

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Moreover, this slight aid given by tenotomy has its ground not solely in the condition of the opposing recti muscles.

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Crossed diplopia could be produced with a red glass, tenotomy of the left abducens sufficed to correct it.

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Certainly tenotomy of the external rectus of the fixing eye is as a rule also necessary.

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