adenectomy
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Related to adenectomy: Adenoids, adnexectomy
ad·e·nec·to·my
(ăd′n-ĕk′tə-mē)n. pl. ad·e·nec·to·mies
Surgical excision of a gland.
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adenectomy
(ˌædəˈnɛktəmɪ)n, pl -mies
1. (Surgery) surgical removal of a gland
2. (Surgery) another name for adenoidectomy
[C19: from adeno- + -ectomy]
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adenectomy
Surgery to remove a gland.
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Translations
ad·e·nec·to·my
n. adenectomía, extirpación de una glándula.
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