enterectomy

[ en-tuh-rek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural en·ter·ec·to·mies.

1. excision of part of the intestine.

enterectomy

/ ˌɛntəˈrɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgical excision of part of the intestine

Word History and Origins

Origin of enterectomy¹

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

Example Sentences

Enterectomy or excision of the gangrenous portion has recently been recommended and performed by some surgeons.

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