adrenalectomizing
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/əˌdriːnəˈlɛktəˌmaɪzɪŋ/
(adrenalectomize)
surgical removal of adrenal glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenalectomize' originates from 'adrenal' and the suffix '-ectomize', where 'adrenal' refers to the adrenal glands and '-ectomize' means 'to remove surgically'.
Historical Evolution
'adrenalectomize' was formed by combining 'adrenal' with the surgical suffix '-ectomize', reflecting the medical procedure of removing adrenal glands.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to surgically remove adrenal glands', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
performing the surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands.
The surgeon is adrenalectomizing the patient to treat the tumor.
Synonyms
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