| herniotome | A slender bladed knife, with short cutting edge, for dividing the constricting tissues at the mouth of the hernial sac. Synonym: herniotome. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| herniotomy | <medicine> A cutting for the cure or relief of hernia; celotomy. Origin: Hernia + Gr. To cut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |