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prostatectomy

American

[pros-tuh-tek-tuh-mee] / ˌprɒs təˈtɛk tə mi /

noun

Surgery.

plural

prostatectomies

excision of part or all of the prostate gland.

prostatectomy British

/ ˌprɒstəˈtɛktəmɪ /

noun

surgical removal of all or a part of the prostate gland

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Etymology

Origin of prostatectomy

First recorded in 1885–90; prostate + -ectomy

Example Sentences

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However, the biopsy that came back after his prostatectomy showed that his cancer was likely Stage 2, not Stage 1 as originally thought, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

On Dec. 22, Mr. Austin underwent a prostatectomy, the removal of all or part of the prostate gland, to treat prostate cancer.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

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

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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