Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
myotomy
Noun
/maɪˈɒtəmi/
Definition
A surgical procedure that involves cutting muscles, typically to relieve medical conditions affecting the muscles of the gastrointestinal tract.
Examples
- After the myotomy, the patient experienced significant relief from swallowing difficulties.
- The surgeon performed a myotomy to facilitate easier passage of food through the esophagus.
- A myotomy was recommended as a treatment for his condition.
Meaning
Myotomy is a surgical operation wherein muscle tissue is dissected to treat issues such as achalasia or other swallowing disorders.
Synonyms
- muscle incision
- muscle dissection
- muscle cutting
