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Maxilotomy

Description:

Maxilotomy is a medical term referring to the surgical procedure of making an incision into the maxilla, the upper jawbone. It is commonly performed to access and treat various conditions or injuries affecting the maxillary sinuses, nasal cavity, or adjacent structures.

Examples:

1. Noun:

The maxilotomy successfully removed the tumor from the patient's maxillary sinus.

2. Verb:

The surgeon skillfully maxilotomized the patient's maxilla to provide better access to the nasal cavity.

3. Adjective:

After the maxilotomy procedure, the patient experienced significant relief from chronic sinus pressure.

4. Adverb:

The surgeon carefully and precisely maxilotomized the maxilla, preventing any unnecessary damage.

5. Related Products:

• Maxillary Sinus Inhaler
• Nasal Rinse Kit
• Maxilla Model
• Maxilotomy Textbook