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ne·phrec·to·my (n

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n. pl. ne·phrec·to·mies

Surgical removal of a kidney.

nephrectomy [nɪˈfrɛktəmɪ]

n pl -mies

(Medicine / Surgery) surgical removal of a kidney

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Noun

nephrectomy - surgical removal of a kidney

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

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nephrectomy [nɪˈfrektəmɪ] N → nefrectomía f

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