thymectomy

American

[thahy-mek-tuh-mee] / θaɪˈmɛk tə mi /

noun

PLURAL

thymectomies

surgical removal of the thymus gland.

thymectomy British

/ θaɪˈmɛktəmɪ /

noun

surgical removal of the thymus

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Etymology

Origin of thymectomy

First recorded in 1900–05; thym(us) + -ectomy

Example Sentences

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Since the 1940s, doctors have been surgically removing the thymus gland -- a procedure called thymectomy -- as a means of treating myasthenia gravis.

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Now, Wolfe and his colleagues have proven that thymectomy offers real and lasting benefits for myasthenia gravis patients.

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Thymectomy has long been a treatment option.

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The researchers reported that patients treated with thymectomy:

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In addition, the study results "tell patients they can be even more assured that thymectomy is a positive step to take in the management of their condition."

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