pancreatectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From pancreat- + -ectomy.
Meanings
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A surgical operation in which part or all of the pancreas is removed, usually to treat pancreatic diseases such as cancer, tumors, or severe inflammation.
Pancreatectomy was a palliative measure at this stage of the cancer.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pancreatectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
postpancreatectomy · pancreatectomize · splenopancreatectomy · duodenopancreatectomy
Translations (4)
fi haimanpoistoleikkaus (surgical operation) · it pancreasectomia (surgical operation) · cmn 胰切除術 /胰切除术 (surgical operation) · fr pancréatectomie (surgical operation)