First Known Use: 1880
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nephrectomy
noun ne·phrec·to·my \ni-ˈfrek-tə-mē\
plural ne·phrec·to·mies
Definition of NEPHRECTOMY
: the surgical removal of a kidney
— ne·phrec·to·mize \-ˌmīz\ transitive verb
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nephrectomy
noun ne·phrec·to·my \ni-ˈfrek-tə-mē\
plural ne·phrec·to·mies
Medical Definition of NEPHRECTOMY
: the surgical removal of a kidney
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