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cystectomy

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(sis tek′tə mē)

noun pl. cystectomies

the surgical removal of a cyst
the surgical removal of the gallbladder or of part of the urinary bladder

Origin: cyst(o)- + -ectomy

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cys·tec·to·my

noun pl. cystectomies cys·tec·to·mies

Surgical removal of a cyst.
a. Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
b. Surgical removal of all or part of the urinary bladder.

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