lobectomy

noun lo·bec·to·my \ lō-ˈbek-tə-mē \

|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Definition of lobectomy

plural lobectomies

: surgical removal of a lobe of an organ (such as a lung) or gland (such as the thyroid)

Recent Examples of lobectomy from the Web

Van Gompel said a temporal lobectomy carries a much higher risk of serious complications, including the possibility of death.

— wayne drash, CNN, "Girl has blunt message for Aetna after her brain surgery request was denied," 11 Feb. 2018
Van Gompel said a temporal lobectomy carries a much higher risk of serious complications, including the possibility of death.

— wayne drash, CNN, "Girl has blunt message for Aetna after her brain surgery request was denied," 11 Feb. 2018
Van Gompel said a temporal lobectomy carries a much higher risk of serious complications, including the possibility of death.

— wayne drash, CNN, "Girl has blunt message for Aetna after her brain surgery request was denied," 11 Feb. 2018
The insurance company did approve her for the more invasive and more expensive open brain surgery, called a temporal lobectomy, even though her medical team never sought approval for the procedure.

— wayne drash, CNN, "Girl has blunt message for Aetna after her brain surgery request was denied," 11 Feb. 2018
Van Gompel said a temporal lobectomy carries a much higher risk of serious complications, including the possibility of death.

— wayne drash, CNN, "Girl has blunt message for Aetna after her brain surgery request was denied," 11 Dec. 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'lobectomy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Origin and Etymology of lobectomy

International Scientific Vocabulary

NEW! Time Traveler

First Known Use: circa 1911

in the meaning defined above

See Words from the same year

Medical Dictionary

lobectomy

noun lo·bec·to·my \ lō-ˈbek-tə-mē \

medical Definition of lobectomy

plural lobectomies

: surgical removal of a lobe of an organ (as a lung) or gland (as the thyroid); specifically : excision of a lobe of the lung — compare lobotomy

Learn More about lobectomy

See words that rhyme with lobectomy

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up lobectomy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show

lobectomy

Definition of lobectomy

Recent Examples of lobectomy from the Web

Origin and Etymology of lobectomy

Medical Dictionary

lobectomy

medical Definition of lobectomy

Learn More about lobectomy

Seen and Heard

WORD OF THE DAY

volatile

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Test Your Vocabulary

Words at Play

9 Words for Places People Call "Home"

'Banana Republic': A History

The Many Plurals of 'Octopus'

Words We're Watching: 'Low-key'

Ask the Editors

Ghost Word

2017 Word of the Year: Behind the Scenes

Literally

Is Singular 'They' a Better Choice?

Word Games

The Eponym Quiz

Semantic Drift Quiz

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Word Winder's CrossWinder

9 Words for Places People Call "Home"

Trending: Brennan: Trump's Claims are 'Hogwash'

'Banana Republic': A History

The Eponym Quiz

Ghost Word

lobectomy

Definition of lobectomy

Recent Examples of lobectomy from the Web

Origin and Etymology of lobectomy

Medical Dictionary

lobectomy

medical Definition of lobectomy

Learn More about lobectomy

Seen and Heard

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games

9 Words for Places People Call "Home"

Trending: Brennan: Trump's Claims are 'Hogwash'

'Banana Republic': A History

The Eponym Quiz

Ghost Word