tenotomy
Americannoun
plural
tenotomiesnoun
Other Word Forms
- tenotomist noun
Etymology
Origin of tenotomy
Example Sentences
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In order to proceed carefully, I confined myself at first to tenotomy of the internal rectus of the right eye.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
On October 2nd, 1879, shortening of the left internal rectus, tenotomy of both externi.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
Certainly tenotomy of the external rectus of the fixing eye is as a rule also necessary.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
Preliminary tenotomy of the shortened tendons is required in some cases.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
A result seems attainable by means of simple tenotomy on both sides, which is expressed by prism 20° in the trial of convergence.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
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