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Spleen removal is called an open splenectomy or a laparoscopic splenectomy,
depending upon how it is performed.
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What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the kneecap?
Kneecap removal, or patellectomy, is the surgical removal of the patella, commonly called the kneecap.
Is The process of nitrogen removal is called gluconeogenesis?
TRUE
What is the lifting and removal of fine sediments by wind called?
The lifting and removal of fine sediments by wind is called deflation. It is the process of lowering the land surface.
How are adrenal gland tumors treated?
Adrenal gland tumors are usually always surgically removed, whether they are benign or malignant. Adrenal gland removal typically does not affect endocrine function due to compensation from other glands in producing hormones.
What is the removal of wastes from blood using a machine called?
dialysis
Which procedure involves the surgical removal of an entire breast and many of the surrounding tissues?
The procedure that involves the removal of an entire breast and the surrounding tissues is called a radical mastectomy. This procedure is performed surgically and usually takes some time to do.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the tonsils?
The surgical removal of tonsils is called a tonsillectomy. You will see that ending "ectomy" at the end of many words that talk about surgically removing something.Tonsilectomy
How much is birthmark removal?
The cost of birthmark removal varies according to the size and location of the birthmark. It also depends on whether it is done by laser or surgically.
What does thyroidectomized mean?
Thyroidectomy is removal or partial removal of the Thyroid gland. The surgical terminology suffix "-ectomy" was taken from Greek εκ-τομια = "act of cutting out"
What is the purpose of hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is the removal of uterus (womb), when the disease affecting the uterus can be corrected only surgically and cannot be corrected by giving medicines.
What is the treatment for Cushing's syndrome?
Pituitary and adrenal adenomas are usually removed surgically. Malignant adrenal tumors always require surgical removal.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the baby from the uterus?
One such procedure is a hymenotomy, which is surgically cutting or removing the hymen.
What is the name to surgically remove the colon?
The removal of colon is called a colectomy. The name will vary according to the site: Right hemicolectomy or Left hemicolectomy for removal of left or right side of colon, and Sigmoid colectomy for removal of sigmoid colon and Anterior resection for removal of colon and upper rectum and finally APR (Abdomino Perineal Resection) which is resection of lower part of colon and rectum
What is the removal of half of the stomach called?
It is the removal of half of the stomach called a gastroectomy
What is it called when they remove a growth from your head?
There is a brain teaser that goes "The removal of an appendix is called an appendectomy. The removal of tonsils is called a tonsillectomy. What do you call the removal of a growth from the head?" The answer is "a haircut."
What is the removal of testes?
The removal of both testes is called castration.
The removal of wastes fron an organism is called?
The removal of waste from an organism is called excretion.
