adrenalectomy
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/əˌdriːnəˈlɛktəmi/
removal of adrenal glands
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adrenalectomy' originates from the combination of 'adrenal' and the suffix '-ectomy', where 'adrenal' refers to the adrenal glands and '-ectomy' means 'surgical removal'.
Historical Evolution
'Adrenalectomy' was formed in modern medical terminology by combining 'adrenal' with '-ectomy'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'surgical removal of the adrenal glands', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a surgical procedure to remove one or both adrenal glands.
The patient underwent an adrenalectomy to remove a tumor.
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