syringotomy

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noun

The incision of a fistula, such as the anal fistula.

OriginAncient Greek σῦριγξ →
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Meanings

nounsyringotomy (plural syringotomies)

plural syringotomies

  1. medicineThe incision of a fistula, such as the anal fistula.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσῦριγξ“fistulous sore or abscess”
  2. Englishsyringotomy

Ancient Greek σῦριγξ (sûrinx, “fistulous sore or abscess”) + -tomy; compare French syringotomie. By surface analysis, syringo- + -tomy.

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

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

Chicago

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

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