adrenalectomy

noun

ad·​re·​nal·​ec·​to·​my ə-ˌdrē-nə-ˈlek-tə-mē 

: surgical removal of an adrenal gland

adrenalectomized

ə-ˌdrē-nə-ˈlek-tə-ˌmīzd 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

adrenal entry 1 + -ectomy

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for adrenalectomy

• cholecystectomy
• endarterectomy
• hypophysectomy
• lymphadenectomy
• ovariectomy
• pancreatectomy
• appendectomy
• hepatectomy
• hysterectomy
• iridectomy
• laminectomy
• laryngectomy

Medical Definition

adrenalectomy

noun

ad·​re·​nal·​ec·​to·​my -tə-mē 

plural adrenalectomies

: surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands