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adenectomy
[ad-n-ek-tuh-mee]
noun
plural
adenectomiessurgical excision of a gland.
adenectomy
/ ˌædəˈnɛktəmɪ /
noun
surgical removal of a gland
another name for adenoidectomy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of adenectomy1
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Word 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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