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 Definitions of -tomy  [ˈtɒmˌtɒm]  

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Definition of '-tomy' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1.  -tomy
a combining form meaning “division” (trichotomy), “cutting, dissection, surgical incision” (laparotomy; lobotomy), “excision” of an object (lithotomy).

Etymology:  (< Gk -tomia; see -tome , -y3)


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