uvulotomyn.
= uvulatomy n.
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laryngotomy1661
bronchotomy1706
tracheotomy1726
pharyngotomy1730
oesophagotomy1811
staphylotomy1853
laryngotracheotomy1879
oesophagostomy1882
uvulatomy1887
laryngectomy1888
pharyngectomy1888
uvulotomy1889
oesophagectomy1892
thyro-cricotomy1899
tracheolaryngotomy1909
tracheostomy1945
1889 A. H. Buck Ref. Handbk. Med. Sci. VII. 505/2 At the present day uvulotomy is practised with an increasing degree of discretion.
1897 T. C. Allbutt et al. Syst. Med. IV. 734 In performing uvulotomy..the tip of the uvula—unless the uvulotome be used—should be..gently drawn forward.
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