Hemicolectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemicolectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) A colectomy involving the removal of only the ascending (right) colon or the descending (left) colon.
Meaning
(surgery) A colectomy involving the removal of only the ascending (right) colon or the descending (left) colon.
Word Forms
- hemicolectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sigmoidectomy, colectomy, transversectomy, colonectomy, colpectomy, proctocolectomy.
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