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CONTRAAPERTURA

\kˈɒntɹɑːpət͡ʃəɹə], \kˈɒntɹɑːpət‍ʃəɹə], \k_ˈɒ_n_t_ɹ_ɑː_p_ə_tʃ_ə_ɹ_ə]\

Definitions of CONTRAAPERTURA

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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An incision, made in the most depending part of a wound or abscess, when the first opening is not situate in a manner favourable for the discharge of the pus.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
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