marsupialization

noun

1. A surgical procedure in which a cyst, abscess, or cavity is opened and its lining or edges are stitched to the surrounding tissue, creating a pouch-like opening that allows it to drain and heal.

   C2

   usually uncountable; countable when referring to an instancemedical

   • "The doctor recommended marsupialization to treat the cyst."B2
   • "Marsupialization can preserve nearby tissue that would be damaged by complete removal of the cyst."C1
   • "Marsupialization creates an opening that allows the cavity to drain rather than close over."C1
   • "The dental surgeon performed marsupialization of the dentigerous cyst to allow the tooth to erupt."C2