Vulvectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of part or all of the vulva.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The patient underwent a vulvectomy to remove a cancerous tumor that had spread to the vulval region.
- A vulvectomy was performed on the woman to alleviate chronic pain caused by a rare vulval disorder.
- The doctor explained to the patient that a vulvectomy was necessary to remove the precancerous lesions that had developed on her vulva.
- The surgical team carefully performed a partial vulvectomy to preserve as much vulval tissue as possible while still removing the affected area.
- The woman's vulvectomy was a success, and she was able to recover fully without any major complications.