Definition of Tylectomy

1. Noun. (context: surgery) The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst, especially from the breast; a lumpectomy. ¹

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Medical Definition of Tylectomy

1. Surgical removal of a localised swelling or tumour. See: lumpectomy. Origin: G. Tyle, lump, + ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tylectomy

tyg
tyger
tygs
tyin
tying
tying up
tyiyn
tyiyns
tyke
tykes
tykish
tylari
tylarus
tyle
tylectomies
tylectomy (current term)
tylenchida
tylers
tylion
tyloma
tyloma conjunctivae
tylopod
tylopoda
tylopods
tylose
tyloses
tylosin
tylosin reductase
tylosins

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