petit's herniotomy
1herniotomy — Surgical division of the constriction or strangulation of a hernia, often followed by herniorrhaphy. [hernio + G. tome, a cutting] Petit h. h. without incision into the sac. * * * her·ni·ot·o·my ät ə mē …
2Petit — Jean L., Paris surgeon, 1674–1750. See P. hernia, P. herniotomy, P. lumbar triangle. Francois du, French surgeon and anatomist, 1664–1741. See P. canals, under canal, P. sinus. Paul, French anatomist, *1889. See P. aponeurosis. Alexis T., French… …
3History of Medicine — History of Medicine † Catholic Encyclopedia ► History of Medicine The history of medical science, considered as a part of the general history of civilization, should logically begin in Mesopotamia, where tradition and philological… …
