<procedure> An obsolete term for treatment of varicose veins by multiple incisions. ... Origin: G. Kirsos, varix, + tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Cir·sot'o·my noun [ Greek ... a dilated vein + ... to cut.] (Surg.) Any operation for the removal of varices by incision. Dunglison. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/C/83