alveolotomy
|al-ve-ol-o-to-my|
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/ˌæl.viˈɒl.əˌtɒ.mi/
surgical procedure on alveolar bone
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alveolotomy' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'alveolus,' where 'alveolus' meant 'small cavity or pit.'
Historical Evolution
'alveolus' transformed into the medical term 'alveolotomy' to describe a surgical procedure involving the alveolar bone.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small cavity or pit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'surgical procedure involving the alveolar bone.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/07/06 23:36