Skeletonized

What does "Skeletonized" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Skeletonized in the context of medicine refers to a procedure where all the soft tissue, like muscle and fat, is removed from around a bone or an organ, leaving only the basic structure or 'skeleton'. This is often done during surgery to provide a clear view of the area being operated on. The term can also refer to the state of a body part that has lost its soft tissue due to disease or injury.

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