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splenectomy
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sple·nec·to·my  (spl-nkt-m)
n. pl. sple·nec·to·mies
Surgical removal of the spleen.

sple·necto·mize (-mz) v.

splenectomy [splɪˈnɛktəmɪ]
n pl -mies
(Medicine / Surgery) surgical removal of the spleen
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Noun1.splenectomy - surgical removal of the spleen
ablation, cutting out, extirpation, excision - surgical removal of a body part or tissue


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Makarov, holder of pulmonology chair at the Kiev Medical Academy for Postgraduate Studies said "In the 7 spleen rupture cases the vessels of parenchyma were "welded off" (sealed by welding), which allowed us to save the patient's spleen and avoid a spleenectomy.
 
 
 
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