radiothyroidectomy
noun
ra·dio·thy·roid·ec·to·my
-ˌthī-rȯi-ˈdek-tə-mē 
plural radiothyroidectomies
: the destruction of part of the thyroid gland by administering radioactive iodine in order to reduce thyroid function
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“Radiothyroidectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/radiothyroidectomy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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