Cystotrachelotomy

/ˌsɪstəʊˌtrækɛˈlɒtəmi/ noun

Definition

A surgical procedure involving incisions into both the bladder and the neck of the bladder (the area connecting to the urethra).

Etymology

From Greek 'kystis' (bladder) + 'trachelos' (neck) + 'tome' (cutting). A complex surgical term combining three Greek elements to describe a double intervention.

Kelly Says

This is one of those incredibly specific medical terms where knowing the Greek roots actually tells you exactly what the surgeon is doing—it's like a detailed surgical manual written into one word.

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