hepatectomy
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hep·a·tec·to·my

noun \ˌhe-pə-ˈtek-tə-mē\
plural hep·a·tec·to·mies

Definition of HEPATECTOMY

: excision of the liver or of part of the liver
hep·a·tec·to·mized \-ˌmīzd\ adjective

First Known Use of HEPATECTOMY

circa 1890

hep·a·tec·to·my

noun \ˌhep-ə-ˈtek-tə-mē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; hep·a·tec·to·mies

Medical Definition of HEPATECTOMY

: excision of the liver or of part of the liver
hep·a·tec·to·mized also British hep·a·tec·to·mised \-tə-ˌmīzd\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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