saucerizationn.
/ˌsɔːsərʌɪˈzeɪʃn/, U.S. /ˌsɔsərəˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌsɑsərəˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌsɔsəˌraɪˈzeɪʃən/, /ˌsɑsəˌraɪˈzeɪʃən/ Surgery.
The surgical excision of bone or other tissue so as to leave a broad, shallow, saucer-like depression. Also as a modifier, esp. in saucerization biopsy.
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saucerization1920
1920 E. W. Ryerson in Jrnl. Orthopædic Surg. 2 503 In getting a good field for saucerization, I have often seen the retractor put under the bone in such a way that a pocket is left on the far side.
1940 Lancet 13 July 32/1 No method of treating such a case can compare with closed plaster after saucerisation, which may include laying open all heavily infected areas.
1996 J. K. Robinson et al. Atlas Cutaneous Surg. iv. 44/1 Saucerization biopsy excises below the surface of the surrounding skin (in a circular manner around the lesion).
2019 Knee 26 804 Current treatment recommendations favor meniscal reshaping through partial meniscectomy (saucerization).
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022).
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