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adrenalectomy

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ad·re·nal·ec·to·my  (-drn-lkt-m)
n. pl. ad·re·nal·ec·to·mies
Surgical excision of one or both of the adrenal glands.
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Noun1.adrenalectomy - surgical removal of one or both adrenal glandsadrenalectomy - surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
ablation, cutting out, extirpation, excision - surgical removal of a body part or tissue


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