'Esophagotomy' definitions:

Definition of 'Esophagotomy'

From: GCIDE

Esophagotomy \E*soph`a*got"o*my\, n. [Gr. o'isofa`gos the esophagus + te`mnein to cut.] (Surg.) The operation of making an incision into the esophagus, for the purpose of removing any foreign substance that obstructs the passage. [Written also [oe]sophagotomy.] [1913 Webster]