ankylotome
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The surgeon performed a thymectomy and used an ankylotome to divide the ribs.
Definition:The surgical removal of the thymus gland, often in infants.
From thymectomy
Example:The ankylotome is a specialized tool in pediatric surgery for dividing rib tissues.
Definition:Surgeries performed on children.
From pediatric surgery
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