thyroidectomy

noun

thy·​roid·​ec·​to·​my ˌthī-ˌrȯi-ˈdek-tə-mē How to pronounce thyroidectomy (audio)
ˌthī-rə-
plural thyroidectomies
: surgical removal of thyroid gland tissue
thyroidectomized adjective

Examples of thyroidectomy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Those that do not go into remission or those that cannot take medication can be treated with radioactive iodine ablation or surgery to remove all or part of your thyroid gland, called a thyroidectomy, says Ogilvie. Becky Upham, EverydayHealth.com, 13 Aug. 2024 These may include antibiotics to treat underlying infections, hydration, IV fluids, and oxygen therapy to relieve symptoms, or a thyroidectomy to remove the thyroid gland. Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 4 July 2024 Although there are risks and side effects of a thyroidectomy, the surgical procedure has good outcomes. Christine Coppa, Health, 3 Apr. 2024 In some cases, problems with the thyroid can require a thyroidectomy. Christine Coppa, Health, 3 Apr. 2024 Since her thyroidectomy, Burke has been cancer-free. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 8 July 2023 For example, thyroidectomy, one of the most common surgeries, involves removing the thyroid. Christine Coppa, Health, 15 Mar. 2023 The American Cancer Society also notes that radioactive iodine treatment is sometimes used after thyroidectomy for early stage cancers, but the cure rate with surgery alone is excellent. Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022 People who have had a thyroidectomy will need to take daily thyroid hormone pills, according the American Cancer Society's website. Stephen Simpson, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2022

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Word History

Etymology

thyroid entry 1 + -ectomy

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thyroidectomy was in 1889

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“Thyroidectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thyroidectomy. Accessed 15 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

thyroidectomy

noun
thy·​roid·​ec·​to·​my ˌthī-ˌrȯid-ˈek-tə-mē, -rəd- How to pronounce thyroidectomy (audio)
plural thyroidectomies
: surgical excision of thyroid gland tissue

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