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Meaning of alveolectomy in English:

alveolectomy

Pronunciation /ˌalvɪəʊˈlɛktəmi/

noun

Dentistry

  • Excision of the alveolus of a tooth or (part of) the alveolar process of a jawbone; an instance of this.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in American Journal Dental Science. From alveolo- + -ectomy.