Hemisectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hemisectomy is a noun meaning (surgery, dentistry) The surgical removal of half of an organ or, typically, of a tooth or its root.
Meaning
(surgery, dentistry) The surgical removal of half of an organ or, typically, of a tooth or its root.
Word Forms
- hemisectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hemiscrotectomy, hemithyroidectomy, hemithalamectomy, hemihepatectomy, hemimaxillectomy, hemispherotomy.
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