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hepatectomy
[ hep-uh-tek-tuh-mee ]
noun
, plural hep·a·tec·to·mies.
- excision of part of the liver.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of hepatectomy1
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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.
From Seattle Times
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