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oesophagectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The surgical procedure for the removal of all, or part of the oesophagus.

Word forms

oesophagectomy oesophagectomies esophagectomy

Etymology

From oesophag- + -ectomy.

Related words

oesophago-gastrectomy

Derived words

pharyngoesophagectomy

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