hepatectomy

[hep-uh-tek-tuh-mee]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

plural

hepatectomies

excision of part of the liver.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of hepatectomy¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; hepat- + -ectomy

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But they are still rarely used for major hepatectomy, a high-risk operation where half a person’s liver is removed to treat cancer and other diseases.