prostatectomy
Americannoun
plural
prostatectomiesnoun
Etymology
Origin of prostatectomy
Example Sentences
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Montell Jordan, the son of South L.A. who shot to fame in 1995 with the hit “This Is How We Do It,” says his prostate cancer has returned despite having a radical prostatectomy last year.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
Current treatment methods for prostate cancer include androgen ablation, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and radical prostatectomy, but are ineffective against advanced prostate cancers.
From Science Daily • Feb. 13, 2024
On Dec. 22, Mr. Austin underwent what is known as a prostatectomy, the removal of all or part of the prostate gland.
From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024
The Pentagon said earlier this month that Austin had a prostatectomy to treat prostate cancer on Dec. 22, for which he underwent general anesthesia at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2024
Taking advice from specialist doctors, Owen said he had opted for a radical prostatectomy, which involves removing the whole prostate gland.
From BBC • Aug. 7, 2023
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