Definition of Nephrotomy

1. Noun. Incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone).

Generic synonyms: Incision, Section, Surgical Incision

Definition of Nephrotomy

1. n. Extraction of stone from the kidney by cutting.

Definition of Nephrotomy

1. Noun. (surgery) the surgical procedure of cutting, or making an incision in a kidney ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Nephrotomy

1. Extraction of stone from the kidney by cutting. Origin: Gr. A kidney + to cut: cf. F. Nephrotomie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nephrotomy

nephrostoma
nephrostome
nephrostomes
nephrostomy
nephrostomy tube
nephrotic
nephrotic oedema
nephrotic syndrome
nephrotics
nephrotome
nephrotomic
nephrotomic cavity
nephrotomies
nephrotomogram
nephrotomography
nephrotomy (current term)
nephrotoxic
nephrotoxic drug
nephrotoxicities
nephrotoxicity
nephrotoxin
nephrotoxins
nephrotrophic
nephrotropic
nephrotuberculosis
nephroureterectomy
nephroureterocystectomy
nephs
nephthytis
nepiology

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