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Prostatectomy

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Prostatectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland.

Meaning

(surgery) The surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland.

Example Sentences

Doctors can perform prostatectomies in one of three different ways: perineally, retropubically, or laparoscopically.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include retropubic, incontinence, prostectomy, prostatotomy, prostatoseminalvesiculectomy, pancreatectomy.

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