glossotomy

glossotomy
glossotomy Surg.
(glɒˈsɒtəmɪ)
[f. glosso- + -τοµία cutting.]
a. Dissection of the tongue. b. Amputation or excision of the tongue.
in Dunglison Med. Dict.: and in later Dicts.

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