kelotomy

Meanings

• A surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the skin, typically to remove a growth or lesion.

  - "The patient underwent a kelotomy to remove a suspicious mole."
  - "The dermatologist performed a kelotomy to excise a large sebaceous cyst."

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Rhymes

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keloton , heliotron

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Homophones

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1. Celotape () :
   

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Variants

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kiloton , kilotons

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kelotomies, kelotomy procedures

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Etymology

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The term 'kelotomy' is derived from the Greek words 'kelos' meaning 'tumor' or 'growth', and 'tome' meaning 'cutting'. Together, 'kelotomy' refers to the surgical procedure of cutting out a tumor or growth.

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1. Excision biopsy: A surgical procedure used to remove a tissue sample for laboratory examination. The tissue sample is typically removed using a scalpel or other surgical instrument, and the wound is then closed using sutures or staples.

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In literature and art, the term 'kelotomy' has been used metaphorically to describe the process of removing or extracting something unwanted or harmful. For example, in the context of emotional healing, a 'kelotomy' might refer to the process of cutting away or extracting old emotional wounds or traumas, in order to allow new emotional growth and healing to take place.

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