Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Excision of a portion of a tendon.

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  • Three types of traditional surgery-myectomy, tenectomy, and staphylectomy-routinely are performed on horses to stop them from displacing their palates.

    Thoroughbred Times Headlines 2010

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