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embryectomy Definition

em·bry·ec·tomy (em′brē ek′tə mē)

noun pl. -·ec′·to·mies

the surgical removal of an embryo, esp. in cases of pregnancy outside of the uterus

Etymology: embry(o)- + -ectomy

Browse dictionary entries near embryectomy

  1. ‹ embrue
  2. ‹ embrown
  3. ‹ embroil
  4. ‹ embroidery
  5. ‹ embroider
  6. ‹ embrocation
  7. ‹ embrocate
  8. ‹ embrasure
  9. ‹ embrangle
  10. ‹ embranchment
  1. embryo ›
  2. embryo- ›
  3. embryo sac ›
  4. embryogeny ›
  5. embryology ›
  6. embryonic ›
  7. embryonic membrane ›
  8. embryophyte ›
  9. emcee ›
  10. -eme ›