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nephrectomy

Pronunciation: /nɪˈfrɛktəmi/

Definition of nephrectomy

noun (plural nephrectomies)

  • surgical removal of one or both of the kidneys: [mass noun]:bilateral nephrectomy [count noun]:many nephrectomies may be performed laparoscopically

nephrectomy in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of nephrectomy in the US English dictionary