hemipelvectomy

noun

hemi·​pel·​vec·​to·​my -pel-ˈvek-tə-mē How to pronounce hemipelvectomy (audio)
plural hemipelvectomies
: amputation of one leg together with removal of the half of the pelvis on the same side of the body

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“Hemipelvectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hemipelvectomy. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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