strabotomy

stra·bot·o·my

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [struh-bot-uh-mee]
- /strəˈbɒt ə mi/
- /strabˈɒtəmi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [struh-bot-uh-mee]
- /strəˈbɒt ə mi/

Definitions of strabotomy word

noun plural strabotomy the operation of cutting one or more of the muscles of the eye to correct strabismus. 1
noun strabotomy a former method of treating strabismus by surgical division of one or more muscles of the eye 0

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Origin of strabotomy

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Greek strabó(s) (see strabismus) + -tomy

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Parts of speech for Strabotomy

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strabotomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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