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thyroidectomy

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thy·roid·ec·to·my  (throi-dkt-m)
n. pl. thy·roid·ec·to·mies
Surgical removal of the thyroid gland.
thyroidectomy [ˌθaɪrɔɪˈdɛktəmɪ]
n pl -mies
(Medicine / Surgery) surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland
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Noun1.thyroidectomy - surgical removal of the thyroid gland
ablation, cutting out, extirpation, excision - surgical removal of a body part or tissue
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