1) Orthopedic surgical procedure 
An ostectomy is a procedure involving the removal of bone. An example is femoral head ostectomy. In dentistry, ostectomy refers specifically to the removal of bone surrounding a tooth in an attempt to eliminate an adjacent periodontal pocket. ...
1. <procedure> Surgical removal of bone. ... 2. In dentistry, resection of supporting osseous structure to eliminate periodontal pockets. ... Synonym: osteoectomy. ... Origin: osteo-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(os-tek´tә-me) excision of a bone or part of a bone.
The surgical removal of a bone.
Type: Term Pronunciation: os-tek′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Surgical removal of bone. 2. In dentistry, resection of supporting osseous structure to eliminate periodontal pockets. Synonyms: osteoectomy
ostectomy The excision or surgical removal of a bone or a portion of a bone.
The excision of a bone or a portion of bone
excision of part or all of a bone.
surgical removal of a bone.surgical sectioning of the bone to remove it or reposition it.