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cholecystectomy

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cho·le·cys·tec·to·my  (kl-s-stkt-m)
n. pl. cho·le·cys·tec·to·mies
Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
cholecystectomy [ˌkɒlɪsɪˈstɛktəmɪ]
n pl -mies
(Medicine / Surgery) surgical removal of the gall bladder
cholecystectomy  (kl-s-stkt-m)
Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
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Noun1.cholecystectomy - surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
ablation, cutting out, extirpation, excision - surgical removal of a body part or tissue
lap choly, laparoscopic cholecystectomy - removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments


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