cystectomy

noun

cys·​tec·​to·​my sis-ˈtek-tə-mē How to pronounce cystectomy (audio)
plural cystectomies
1
: the surgical excision of a cyst
ovarian cystectomy
2
: the removal of all or a portion of the urinary bladder

Dictionary Entries Near cystectomy

Cite this Entry

“Cystectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/cystectomy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on cystectomy

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!