Alveolotomy

/ælˌviːəˈlɒtəmi/ noun

A surgical procedure involving an incision into or cutting of alveolar bone or tooth sockets.

From alveolus + -tomy (Greek suffix meaning 'cutting' or 'incision'). A surgical term describing a specific cutting procedure.

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