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mas·toid·ec·to·my (m

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n. pl. mas·toid·ec·to·mies

Surgical removal of mastoid cells or part or all of the mastoid process.

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mastoidectomy - surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process

ablation, cutting out, extirpation, excision - surgical removal of a body part or tissue

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