fundectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English fundus Ancient Greek ἐκ (ek) Ancient Greek ἐκ- (ek-) Proto-Indo-European *temh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-né- Ancient Greek τέμνω (témnō) Ancient Greek ἐκτέμνω (ektémnō) Proto-Hellenic *-ā́ Ancient Greek -ᾱ (-ā) Ancient Greek -η (-ē) Ancient Greek ἐκτομή (ektomḗ)der. English -ectomy English fundectomy From fundus + -ectomy.
Meanings
- The surgical removal of the fundus of an organ, such as the uterus or the stomach.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fundectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| fundusectomy | alternative | lexicographic |