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well, excise is a good word.

For removal of a limb: Amputation

For removal of mass or organ: Excision (Excision means that tissue is removed, using a scalpel, laser or another instrument)

To remove a tissue sample: Biopsy

The medical terminology combining form for surgical removal is -ectomy.
Excision is the medical term meaning surgical removal. -ectomy is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical removal.

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