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Appendectomy

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appendicectomynoun(surgery) the surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix

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appendicectomynoun(surgery) the surgical procedure for the removal of the vermiform appendix
appendicitisnoun(pathology) inflammation of the vermiform appendix
appynoun(informal) An appetizer.
appendixnounA text added to the end of a book or an article, containing additional information.
appendicostomynoun(surgery) The creation of an opening into the vermiform appendix, typically via the navel
adnexectomynoun(surgery) The removal of a lump in the tissue of the adnexa of the uterus.
diverticulectomynoun(surgery) The surgical removal of a diverticulum.
vermiformisnoun(anatomy) Synonym of vermiform appendix.
vermiform appendixnoun(anatomy) An organ consisting of a blind tube projecting from the caecum. Of disputed function (if any), it is known for sometimes causing inflammation (appendicitis) in humans.
ampullectomynoun(surgery) Excision of an ampulla, typically of the ampulla of Vater.
adenomectomynoun(surgery) Removal of an adenoma
appendicovesicostomynoun(surgery) The conversion of the appendix into a conduit for urine from the bladder
autoappendectomynoun(rare) An appendectomy performed on oneself via self-surgery.
adenectomynoun(medicine) The removal of all or part of the adenoid glands by surgery.
antrectomynoun(surgery) The removal (resection) of part of the stomach, often combined with a vagotomy.
vermixnounThe vermiform appendix.
adventicectomynoun(surgery) Removal of the adventitia
enterectomynoun(surgery) The excision of part of the intestine.
sectionectomynoun(surgery) Removal of a section of an organ.
ectomynoun(medicine) Any operation involving surgical excision or removal.

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