| tenotomy | <surgery> The division of a tendon, or the act of dividing a tendon. Origin: Gr. A tendon + to cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| graduated tenotomy | Partial incisions of the tendon of an eye muscle for correction of strabismus. Subcutaneous tenotomy, division of a tendon by means of a small pointed knife introduced through skin and subcutaneous tissue without an open operation. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| curb tenotomy | Surgical displacement of the tendon of an eye muscle posterior to its anatomic insertion. Synonym: curb tenotomy. (05 Mar 2000) |