A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon. It and related procedures are also referred to as tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release. When it involves the Achilles tendon, it is called a `Achillotenotomy`. It has been used in the treatment of cerebral palsy. It has also been used for hammer toe. Achil.....
• (n.) The division of a tendon, or the act of dividing a tendon.
(tә-not´ә-me) transection of a tendon; called also tendon release.
Te·not'o·my noun [ Greek 
The cutting of a tendon by surgery.
Type: Term Pronunciation: te-not′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. The surgical division of a tendon for relief of a deformity caused by congenital or acquired shortening of a muscle, as in clubfoot or strabismus. Synonyms: tendotomy
Tenotomy is the surgical division of a tendon.
Surgical cutting of a tendon.
tenotomy Related 'tension' words at this tono- unit.
Surgical division of a tendon to correct deformity