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oncotomy1728
enucleation1874
sequestrotomy1874
necrotomy1890
cystectomy1891
strumectomy1894
papillectomy1900
sequestrectomy1940
polypectomy1950
tylectomy1972
1894 G. M. GouldIllustr. Dict. Med.
1898 in New Sydenham Soc. Lexicon
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