coronectomy

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Etymology[edit]

From corona (crown (of a tooth)) +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

coronectomy (countable and uncountable, plural coronectomies)

  1. (dentistry) The removal of the crown of a tooth while leaving the roots untouched.
    Synonym: decoronation

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