oncotomy

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noun

The opening of an abscess, or the removal of a tumour, with a cutting instrument.

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Meanings

nounoncotomy (plural oncotomies)

plural oncotomies

  1. medicineThe opening of an abscess, or the removal of a tumour, with a cutting instrument.

Origin

From onco- + -tomy.

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APA

oncotomy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oncotomy

MLA

“oncotomy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oncotomy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “oncotomy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oncotomy.

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