germectomy

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English

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms, from germ +‎ -ectomy.

Pronunciation

Noun

germectomy (countable and uncountable, plural germectomies)

  1. (dentistry) Surgical removal of germs of wisdom teeth, which are immature forms of the teeth that do not have deep roots yet.