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necrotomy.

The dissection of a cadaver.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun

  1. The dissection of a cadaver.

  2. The surgical removal of dead tissue, especially bone.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *neḱ-der. Ancient Greek νεκρός (nekrós)der. English necro- Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō)der. English -tomy English necrotomy From necro- + -tomy.

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