cheilectomy
Pronunciation: kī-lek′tō-mē
Definition:
- Excision of a portion of the lip.
- Chiseling away bony irregularities at osteochondral margin of a joint cavity that interfere with movements of the joint.
[cheil- + G. ektomē, excision]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

