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cheilectomy.

A surgical procedure that removes bone spurs from the base of the big toe.

11 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A surgical procedure that removes bone spurs from the base of the big toe.

Where this word comes from

From cheilo- + -ectomy, in reference to the dorsal osteophytic lip.

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