Adrenalectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient underwent an adrenalectomy to remove a tumor that was producing excessive amounts of cortisol.
- Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure that is typically performed to treat Cushing's syndrome or other conditions caused by adrenal gland disorders.
- The surgeon performed a laparoscopic adrenalectomy to minimize scarring and promote faster recovery.
- After the adrenalectomy, the patient required lifelong hormone replacement therapy to compensate for the loss of adrenal function.
- The endocrinologist recommended an adrenalectomy to remove the adrenal gland that was producing excessive amounts of aldosterone.