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embryectomy Definition

em·bry·ec·tomy (em′brē ektə 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

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