sternotomy

sternotomy

 [ster-not´ah-me] incision of the sternum.

ster·not·o·my

(ster-not'ŏ-mē), Incision into or through the sternum. [sterno- + G. tomē, incision]

sternotomy

(stər-nŏt′ə-mē)n. Incision into or through the sternum.

sternotomy

Surgery The midline vertical splitting of the sternum before thoracic surgery–eg, for CABG, heart valve replacement, etc, in thoracic cavity

ster·not·o·my

(stĕr-not'ŏ-mē) Incision into or through the sternum. [sterno- + G. tomē, incision]
STERNOTOMY: Sternotomy scar that is nearly healed

sternotomy

S18-898580 (stĕr-nŏt′ō-mē) [″ + tome, incision] The operation of cutting through the sternum. See: illustration