nephrectomy

[ nuh-frek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural ne·phrec·to·mies.

1. excision of a kidney.

nephrectomy

/ nɪˈfrɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of a kidney

Word History and Origins

Origin of nephrectomy¹

First recorded in 1875–80; nephr- + -ectomy

Example Sentences

He decided to document his journey, filming the highs and lows, which included a nephrectomy - the removal of a kidney.

From BBC

“I’ve got a tumor on my left kidney and will undergo a partial nephrectomy in early March to remove it,” Mr. Murphy, a Democrat, wrote on Twitter.

From New York Times

"Friends – I’ve got a tumor on my left kidney and will undergo a partial nephrectomy in early March to remove it," he tweeted.

From Fox News

“Friends — I’ve got a tumor on my left kidney and will undergo a partial nephrectomy in early March to remove it,” the 62-year-old governor tweeted.

From Seattle Times

“Friends - I’ve got a tumor on my left kidney and will undergo a partial nephrectomy in early March to remove it,” the 62-year-old governor tweeted.

From Washington Times