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adenectomy

American  
[ad-n-ek-tuh-mee] / ˌæd nˈɛk tə mi /

noun

PLURAL

adenectomies

  1. surgical excision of a gland.

adenectomy British  
/ ˌædəˈnɛktəmɪ /

noun

  1. surgical removal of a gland

  2. another name for adenoidectomy

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Etymology

Origin of adenectomy

aden- + -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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