isthmectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From isthmus + -ectomy.
Meanings
- The surgical removal of the band of tissue (or isthmus) connecting the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| isthmectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
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