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hepatectomy

[ hep-uh-tek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, plural hep·a·tec·to·mies.
  1. excision of part of the liver.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of hepatectomy1

First recorded in 1895–1900; hepat- + -ectomy
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Example Sentences

But they are still rarely used for major hepatectomy, a high-risk operation where half a person’s liver is removed to treat cancer and other diseases.

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