ethmoidectomy

DEFINITION of ethmoidectomy

An ethmoidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove infected tissue and bone from the ethmoid sinuses, which are air-filled spaces located between the eyes and the nose bridge. This procedure creates larger sinus cavities to improve drainage and relieve symptoms like headaches and facial pressure; From [ethmoid] +‎ -ectomy.

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ETYMOLOGY of ethmoidectomy

greek ethmos (sieve) + eidos (form) The term “ethmoidectomy” is derived from “ethmoid” and the suffix “-ectomy.” It originates from Greek words: “eidos” (form, shape) and “ektome” (excision), combined to mean the excision of the ethmoid sinuses.

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RELATED TERMS to ethmoidectomy

FESS Maxillary Sphenoid

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DERIVATIONS of ethmoidectomy

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