Hemorrhoidectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient was scheduled to undergo a hemorrhoidectomy to relieve the painful symptoms of her prolapsed hemorrhoids.
- The surgeon explained that the hemorrhoidectomy procedure would involve tying off the hemorrhoids with a rubber band to cut off their blood supply.
- After the hemorrhoidectomy, the patient was advised to take it easy for a few days to allow the surgical site to heal.
- The doctor recommended a hemorrhoidectomy as the best course of treatment for the patient's recurring hemorrhoid problems.
- The recovery time for a hemorrhoidectomy can vary depending on the individual and the complexity of the procedure.