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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.
Thymotomy is surgical incision of the thymus.Thymotomy.
Adenotomy is surgical incision into a gland.
The medical term for a surgical incision into the bladder is cystotomy.
Labyrinthotomy is surgical incision of the labyrinth.
Vagotomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision of the vagus nerve.
Membranatomy is the medical term meaning surgical incision into a membrane.
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.