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calicotomy

cal·i·cot·o·my

(kal'ĭ-sot'ō-mē),
Incision into a calix, usually for removal of a calculus.
Synonym(s): calicectomy, caliotomy
[calix, + G. tomē, a cutting]
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calicotomy

(kā′lĭ-kŏt′ə-mē)
n.
Incision into a calix, usually to remove a calculus.
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cal·i·cot·o·my

(kali-sotŏ-mē)
Incision into a calyx, usually for removal of a calculus.
[calix, + G. tomē, a cutting]
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