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cystotomy

/ˌsɪstəˈtəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does cystotomy mean?

noun

A surgical incision into a cyst, especially to drain its contents. A procedure in which an incision is made into a cyst to drain its contents or to remove it.

Example

"The surgeon performed a cystotomy to relieve the pressure on the patient's bladder."

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