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nephrectomy definition

ne·phrec·tomy (nə frek′tə mē)

noun pl. nephrectomies -·mies

surgical removal of the kidneys

Etymology: nephr- + -ectomy

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nephrectomy Usage Examples

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  • undergo: Patients and methods Tumors from 2 7 patients with RCC were assessed: all patients had undergone nephrectomy.

Preposition: for

  • carcinoma: METHODS: We conducted a consecutive retrospective study of 173 patients after radical nephrectomy for renal cell carcinoma.

Adjective modifier

  • laparoscopic: We report our experience with retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
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