Suprarenalectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The surgeon specializes in performing suprarenalectomy to treat patients with Cushing's syndrome caused by adrenal gland tumors.
- Suprarenalectomy is a complex procedure that requires a skilled surgical team due to the gland's proximity to vital organs.
- In some cases, a unilateral suprarenalectomy may be sufficient to alleviate symptoms of pheochromocytoma.
- The patient underwent bilateral suprarenalectomy to treat a rare genetic disorder that caused excessive cortisol production.
- Researchers are comparing the outcomes of laparoscopic and open suprarenalectomy procedures for the treatment of adrenal gland cancer.