English word fasciectomy comes from English -ectomy ((surgery) Surgical removal of.. Excision of.), English fascia
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -ectomy | English (eng) | (surgery) Surgical removal of.. Excision of. |
| fascia | English (eng) | (anatomy) The layer of loose tissue, often containing fat, immediately beneath the skin; the stronger layer of connective tissue covering and investing all muscles; an aponeurosis.. (architecture) A flat band or broad fillet; especially, one of the three bands that make up the architrave, in the Ionic order.. (ecclesiastical, fashion) A sash worn by certain members of the Catholic and [...] |
| fasciectomy | English (eng) | (surgery) The surgical removal of part of the fascia. |