encephelotomy
Ventriculotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision of the ventricle.
Thoracotomy means surgical incision of the chest or thorax. A incision into the chest is done with two different methods. A incision into the front of the chest is known as a Median Sternotomy. This is usually the incision used for cardiac bypass, valve replacement, etc. A incision into the side of the chest is known as a Thoracotomy.
Cricothyroidotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the cricoid.
Sphenoidotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the sphenoid bone or sinus.
Adenotomy is surgical incision into a gland.
Thymotomy is surgical incision of the thymus.Thymotomy.
Labyrinthotomy is surgical incision of the labyrinth.
Vagotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision of the vagus nerve.
The medical term for incision of a membrane is "fenestration."
Cerebrotomy is surgical incision into the cerebrum.
Onychotomy is surgical incision of the fingernail or toenail.
Sinusotomy (sigh-nuhs-OT-oh-mee) is the medical term meaning surgical incision into a sinus. This procedure is used in the treatment of chronic sinusitis.