Meanings
plural fasciotomies
- medicineThe cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle).
The procedure, called needle aponeurotomy or percutaneous fasciotomy, involves using the bevel of a hypodermic needle to essentially shred the ropes of constricting fascia characteristic of Dupuytren’s disease.
2007 July 24, Kate Murphy, “Straightening Bent Fingers, No Surgery Required”, in New York TimesSynonyms: fasciectomy
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle).
Origin
Translations
French fasciotomie
- fasciotomiethe cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
Portuguese fasciotomia, fasciectomia
- fasciotomiathe cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
- fasciectomiathe cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
Spanish fasciotomía
- fasciotomíathe cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure
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