<procedure> Division or section of the anterior scalene muscle. ... Origin: scalene + G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: skā′lĕ-not′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Division or section of one or more of the anterior scalene muscle, usually the anterior scalene.
scalenotomy A sectioning of the scalene muscles to restrict respiratory activity of the upper thorax and thus induce apical rest; formerly used in treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis.