amygdalectomy

noun

amyg·​da·​lec·​to·​my ə-ˌmig-də-ˈlek-tə-mē How to pronounce amygdalectomy (audio)
plural amygdalectomies
: surgical removal of the amygdala
amygdalectomized adjective

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“Amygdalectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/amygdalectomy. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

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