ectomy

[US]/ˈektəmi/
[UK]/ˈektəmi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

suffixsurgical removal or excision of (a specified organ or tissue)

Phrases & Collocations

post mastectomy

appendectomy scar

tonsillectomy recovery

mastectomy patient

hysterectomy procedure

gastrectomy diet

vasectomy reversal

thyroidectomy complications

cholecystectomy surgery

colectomy recovery

Example Sentences

the surgeon performed a laparoscopic appendectomy to remove the infected appendix.

after her mastectomy, she opted for breast reconstruction surgery.

the hysterectomy was necessary to treat her severe uterine fibroids.

his tonsillectomy recovery took about two weeks.

the urologist explained the vasectomy procedure in detail.

a partial gastrectomy was performed to remove the stomach tumor.

she underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy to treat her gallstones.

the colectomy revealed early-stage colon cancer.

the nephrectomy was completed successfully despite the complex anatomy.

after the lobectomy, the patient showed significant improvement in lung function.

the bilateral oophorectomy was recommended to reduce cancer risk.

emergency splenectomy was required after the abdominal trauma.

doctors recommended a prophylactic mastectomy for patients with high genetic risk.

the cardiac surgeon performed a successful valve replacement alongside the bypass surgery.

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