Cystectomy

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The removal of the bladder; the removal of a cyst

Synonyms

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appendectomyhysterectomymastectomytonsillectomyvasectomy

Etymology

From cyst (“bladder”) + -ectomy (“surgical removal”).

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