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Nephrectomy (Noun)

Meaning

Surgical removal of a kidney.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The patient underwent a nephrectomy due to a large tumor that had developed on her left kidney.
  • The doctor explained that a nephrectomy was the only option to treat the cancer that had spread to the kidney.
  • After the nephrectomy, the patient was required to make significant lifestyle changes to compensate for the loss of a kidney.
  • The surgical team performed a laparoscopic nephrectomy, which allowed for a faster recovery time and less scarring.
  • The patient's kidney function was monitored closely after the nephrectomy to ensure that the remaining kidney was functioning properly.

Hypernyms

  • Excision
  • Extirpation
  • Cutting Out
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