Definition of Nephrectomy

1. Noun. Surgical removal of a kidney.

Generic synonyms: Ablation, Cutting Out, Excision, Extirpation

Definition of Nephrectomy

1. Noun. (surgery) the surgical removal of a kidney ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nephrectomy

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Medical Definition of Nephrectomy

1. The surgical removal of a kidney. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nephrectomy

nephology
nephomancy
nephoscope
nephoscopes
nephr-
nephradenoma
nephralgia
nephralgic
nephralgy
nephratonia
nephrectomies
nephrectomize
nephrectomized
nephrectomizes
nephrectomizing
nephrectomy (current term)
nephredema
nephrelcosis
nephric
nephric blastema
nephric duct
nephridia
nephridial
nephridiopore
nephrin
nephrins
nephrism
nephrisms
nephrite

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