nephrocapsectomy

noun

neph·​ro·​cap·​sec·​to·​my -ˌkap-ˈsek-tə-mē How to pronounce nephrocapsectomy (audio)
plural nephrocapsectomies
: surgical excision of the capsule of the kidney

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“Nephrocapsectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/nephrocapsectomy. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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