Pancreatectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pancreatectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The procedure to remove part or all of the pancreas.
Meaning
(surgery) The procedure to remove part or all of the pancreas.
Example Sentences
Pancreatectomy was a palliative measure at this stage of the cancer.
Word Forms
- pancreatectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pancreectomy, pancreatechtomy, pancreactectomy, pancreaticoduodenectomy, gastropancreaticoduodenectomy, pancreatoduodenectomy.
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