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adenectomy

[ ad-n-ek-tuh-mee ]

noun

plural adenectomies.
  1. surgical excision of a gland.


adenectomy

/ ˌæ»åəˈ²ÔÉ›°ì³ÙÉ™³¾Éª /

noun

  1. surgical removal of a gland
  2. another name for adenoidectomy
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of adenectomy1

C19: from adeno- + -ectomy
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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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