Splenectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of the spleen.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient underwent a splenectomy after a severe abdominal injury caused damage to the spleen.
- Splenectomy is typically considered a last resort treatment option for patients with underlying medical conditions that affect the spleen.
- The surgeon decided to perform a splenectomy during the emergency surgery to relieve pressure on the surrounding organs.
- Splenectomy is a major surgical procedure that can have serious consequences if not performed correctly.
- The patient's doctor recommended a splenectomy as a treatment for hereditary spherocytosis, a genetic disorder that affects the production of red blood cells.