Isthmectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Isthmectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical removal of the band of tissue (or isthmus) connecting the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical removal of the band of tissue (or isthmus) connecting the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
Word Forms
- isthmectomies
Synonyms for isthmectomy
Depending on context, synonyms include isthmusectomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include isthmusectomy, hemithyroidectomy, thyroidectomy, thyrotomy, hemilaryngectomy, thymothymectomy.
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