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Definition: HERNIOTOMY

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A cutting for the cure or relief of hernia; celotomy.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Herniotomy" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1855. (references)

Etymology:Herniotomy \Her`ni*ot"o*my\, noun. [Hernia Greek expression to cut.]. (references)

Definition: HERNIOTOMY

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A cutting for the cure or relief of hernia; celotomy.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "HERNIOTOMY" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1855. (references)

Etymology:Herniotomy \Her`ni*ot"o*my\, noun. [Hernia Greek expression to cut.]. (references)