myotomy

my·ot·o·my

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahy-ot-uh-mee]
- /maɪˈɒt ə mi/
- /maɪˈɒtəmi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-ot-uh-mee]
- /maɪˈɒt ə mi/

Definitions of myotomy word

noun plural myotomy incision of a muscle. 1
noun myotomy (surgery) The surgical procedure of cutting or making an incision in a muscle or muscular organ. 1

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Origin of myotomy

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

From the New Latin word myotomia, dating back to 1670-80. See myo-, -tomy

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Parts of speech for Myotomy

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myotomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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