Peritonectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peritonectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) Removal of a cancerous part of the peritoneum.
Meaning
(surgery) Removal of a cancerous part of the peritoneum.
Example Sentences
Given that suitability of patients for peritonectomy was discussed during weekly meetings and only selected patients were offered this combined therapy, there was selection bias in this study.
Word Forms
- peritonectomies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pericardiectomy, pancreatectomy, peritoneoscopy, pericardectomy, pleurectomy, peritonealization.
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