tomy

The scientific study of the structure of the bodies of people or animals.

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a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

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A surgical operation in which a bone is cut to shorten, lengthen, or change its alignment.

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a surgical operation in which a bone flap is removed from the skull to access the brain.

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A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, typically for diagnostic purposes.

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A surgical operation to make a small cut in the eardrum, especially to drain fluid from the middle ear.

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A surgical operation to make a small opening in the stapes bone of the middle ear, often to treat otosclerosis.

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a surgical operation to make an opening into the trachea (windpipe) from the outside of the neck, typically to provide an air passage when breathing is obstructed.

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A surgical operation involving incision into the prefrontal lobe of the brain, formerly used to treat mental illness.

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a surgical cut made at the opening of the vagina during childbirth to aid a difficult delivery and prevent tearing.

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The surgical opening or puncture of a vein in order to withdraw blood or introduce a fluid.

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A surgical operation involving an incision into the chest wall to gain access to the organs in the chest cavity.

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