rhinotomy /rhi·not·o·my/ (ri-not´ah-me) incision into the nose.
rhinotomy
rhi·not·o·my (r -n t  -m )n. Incision into the nose, especially incision along one side to allow viewing of the nasal passages for radical sinus operations. |
rhinotomy
[rīnot′əmē]
Etymology: Gk, rhis + temnein, to cut
a surgical procedure in which an incision is made along one side of the nose, performed to drain accumulated pus from an abscess or a sinus infection. Under local anesthesia the flap of skin and lining of the nose are turned back to provide a full view of the nasal passages for radical sinus surgery.
rhinotomy
incision into the nose.
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