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vasectomy
nephrectomy-- removal of a kidney

adenectomy-- removal of a gland

cholecystectomy-- removal of the gallbladder

hysterectomy--removal of uterus

orchidectomy--removal of a testicle

-ectomy can also mean excision
vasectomy
Appendectomy

Tonsillectomy

Vasectomy
Appendectomy- the removal of appendix

Thyroidectomy- the removal of the thyroid gland

Hysterectomy- removal of the uterus

Oophorectomy- removal of the fallopian tubes

Cholecystectomy- removal of the gallbaldder

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