Noun osteotomy has 1 sense

1. osteotomy - surgical sectioning of bone
   --₁ is a kind of operation, surgery, surgical operation, surgical procedure, surgical process
   

Osteotomy

Noun: A surgical operation that involves cutting bones to correct a deformity or realign the bone structure.

Sample Sentence: The patient underwent an osteotomy to correct the misalignment in his leg.

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Osteotomy

Noun: A procedure in which a bone is deliberately fractured or cut to alter its alignment or shape.

Sample Sentence: The orthopedic surgeon recommended an osteotomy to correct the patient's angular deformity in the forearm.

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Osteotomy

Noun: A surgical procedure to reshape or realign the bones, usually done to treat conditions such as arthritis or to improve joint function.

Sample Sentence: The osteotomy helped alleviate the pain caused by the severe arthritis in her hip joint.