Ankylotomy

/ˌæŋkɪˈlɑtəmi/ noun

A surgical procedure where stiff or ankylosed joints are cut or separated to restore partial or full movement.

From Greek 'ankylo-' (stiff) combined with '-tomy' (from 'tome', cutting). A standard surgical procedure name following Greek/Latin medical terminology patterns.

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