The suffix '-otomy' is derived from the Greek suffix τόμος, -tómos, "meaning cutting, sharp, or separate". Medical procedures Amniotomy — An incision created to accelerate labor. Androtomy — Dissection of the human body . Bilateral cingulotomy — Psychosurgery, treatment for depression and addiction . Bronchotomy — A procedure that ensures there is an open airway between a patients lung/s and the outside world. Clitoridotomy — Plastic surgery of the clitorial hood. Coeliotomy — A large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity Colpotomy — Extraction of fluid from the pouch of Douglas (a rectouterine pouch[1] posterior to the vagina) through a needle Cordotomy — Procedure that disables selected pain-conducting tracts in the spinal cord, in order to achieve loss of pain and temperature perception Craniotomy — A bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain Cricothyrotomy — An incision made through the skin and cricothyroid membrane to establish a patent airway during certain life-threatening situations Escharotomy — Procedure used to treat full-thickness (third-degree) circumferential burns Episiotomy — Surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall Fasciotomy — Surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure commonly to treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle Heller myotomy — Muscles of the cardia (lower oesophageal sphincter or LOS) are cut, allowing food and liquids to pass to the stomach Hymenotomy — Surgical removal or opening of the hymen Hysterotomy — Incision in the uterus, and is performed during a Caesarean section Laminotomy — The partial removal (or by making a larger opening) of the lamina. Laparotomy — Large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity Lithotomy position — Medical term referring to a common position for surgical procedures and medical examinations involving the pelvis and lower abdomen Lobotomy — Cutting or scraping away most of the connections to and from the prefrontal cortex, the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain. Meatotomy — Form of penile modification in which the underside of the glans is split Myotomy — Procedure in which muscle is cut. Osteotomy — A bone is cut to shorten or lengthen it or to change its alignment Phlebotomy — An incision in a vein with a needle Pulpotomy — Removal of a portion of the pulp, including the diseased aspect Radial