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.