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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNephrectomy
/nɛfˈrɛk.tə.mi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A surgical procedure to remove one or both kidneys.
"After the diagnosis of kidney cancer, the patient underwent a nephrectomy to remove the affected organ." - 2
The surgical excision of a kidney, often performed to treat kidney disease or tumors.
"The nephrectomy was successful, and the patient was monitored for recovery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'nephrectomy' originates from the Greek words 'nephros', meaning 'kidney', and 'ektome', meaning 'excision' or 'cutting out'. It has been used in medical terminology since the late 19th century to describe the surgical removal of a kidney.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nephrectomy" is said worldwide
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Néphrectomie
Transliteration: Néphrectomie
"La néphrectomie est une intervention chirurgicale pour retirer un rein."
Nephrektomie
Transliteration: Nephrektomie
"Die Nephrektomie wurde erfolgreich durchgeführt."
Nefrectomia
Transliteration: Nefrectomia
"La nefrectomia è necessaria in caso di tumore renale."
Nefrectomía
Transliteration: Nefrectomía
"La nefrectomía se realizó para tratar la enfermedad renal."
Nefrectomia
Transliteration: Nefrectomia
"A nefrectomia é um procedimento cirúrgico importante."
गुर्दा निकालने की सर्जरी
Transliteration: Gurda nikaalne ki sargari
"गुर्दा निकालने की सर्जरी एक जटिल प्रक्रिया है।"
肾切除术
Transliteration: Shèn qiēchú shù
"肾切除术是治疗肾脏疾病的一种方法。"
신장 절제술
Transliteration: Sinjang jeoljesul
"신장 절제술은 신장 질환을 치료하기 위한 방법입니다."
腎臓摘出術
Transliteration: Jinzō tekishutsu-jutsu
"腎臓摘出術は腎臓の病気を治療するための手段です。"
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