prostatectomy
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pros·ta·tec·to·my

noun \ˌpräs-tə-ˈtek-tə-mē\
plural pros·ta·tec·to·mies

Definition of PROSTATECTOMY

: surgical removal or resection of the prostate gland

First Known Use of PROSTATECTOMY

circa 1890

pros·ta·tec·to·my

noun \ˌpräs-tə-ˈtek-tə-mē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; pros·ta·tec·to·mies

Medical Definition of PROSTATECTOMY

: surgical removal or resection of the prostate gland

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