Definition of Fasciotomy

1. Noun. (surgery) The cutting of the fascia to relieve tension or pressure (and treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle). ¹

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Medical Definition of Fasciotomy

1. Incision through a fascia; used in the treatment of certain vascular disorders and injuries when marked swelling is anticipated which could compromise blood flow; fasciotomy may be combined with embolectomy in the treatment of acute arterial embolism. Origin: fascio-+ G. Tome, incision (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Fasciotomy

fasciolar gyrus
fasciolas
fasciole
fascioles
fascioliases
fascioliasis
fasciolid
fasciolidae
fascioloidiasis
fasciolopsiasis
fasciolosis
fascion
fascioplasty
fasciorrhaphy
fasciotomies
fasciotomy (current term)
fascism
fascismi
fascismo
fascisms
fascist
fascista
fascisti
fascistic
fascistically
fascists
fascitis
fascitises
fash
fashed

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