Nephrectomy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nephrectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical removal of a kidney.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical removal of a kidney.
Word Forms
- nephrectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nephrotomy, uninephrectomy, nephroureterectomy, nephrolithostomy, ureteronephrectomy, heminephrectomy.
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