hemorrhoidectomy

[ hem-uh-roi-dek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, plural hem·or·rhoid·ec·to·mies.

1. the surgical removal of hemorrhoids.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemorrhoidectomy¹

First recorded in 1915–20; hemorrhoid + -ectomy

Example Sentences

Here are some options: ●Traditional hemorrhoidectomy is the most effective choice with the lowest rate of recurrence.

From Washington Post