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cheilectomy

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chei·lec·to·my or chi·lec·to·my (k-lkt-m)
n.
1. Excision of a portion of the lip.
2. The chiseling away of bony irregularities on the lips of a joint cavity that interfere with movements of the joint.
cheilectomy
[kīlek′təmē]
surgical removal of irregular surfaces in the lining of a joint.


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