adenectomy

[ ad-n-ek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, plural ad·e·nec·to·mies.

1. surgical excision of a gland.

adenectomy

/ ˌædəˈnɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical removal of a gland
2. another name for adenoidectomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of adenectomy¹

aden- + -ectomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of adenectomy¹

C19: from adeno- + -ectomy

Example Sentences

In the medical and psychological literature of the last few years, along with the growth of general discussion into the various phases of the operation itself, we find a general disinclination to take on faith the magic effect of adenectomy and tonsillectomy.

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