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hepatectomy

American  
[hep-uh-tek-tuh-mee] / ˌhɛp əˈtɛk tə mi /

noun

PLURAL

hepatectomies

  1. excision of part of the liver.

Etymology

Origin of hepatectomy

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.

From Seattle Times

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