Medical suffix denoting surgical excision or complete removal of an organ or tissue.
-ectomy is an essential concept in Surgery & Terminology.
Examples: Appendectomy (removal of appendix), Mastectomy (breast removal), Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).
Suffix meaning surgical removal.
<p><strong>-ectomy</strong> is an essential concept in <em>Surgery & Terminology</em>.</p><p>Medical suffix denoting surgical excision or complete removal of an organ or tissue.</p><h4>Clinical & Practical Significance</h4><p>Examples: Appendectomy (removal of appendix), Mastectomy (breast removal), Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal).</p>
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