tarsectomy

Meaning

Noun

  • The operation of removing one or more of the bones of the tarsus (cluster of bones in the foot).
  • The operation of removing one or more tarsi (plates of connective tissue, one found in each eyelid).

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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