[aden- + -ectomy]-ectomy is a combining form meaning “excision” of the part specified by the initial element,used in the formation of compound words. Other words that use the affix -ectomy include: endarterectomy, laparectomy, sclerectomy, sympathectomy, vasectomy
Examples of 'adenectomy' in a sentence
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After diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism and parathyroid adenectomy, she developed severe hypocalcaemia due to severe and advanced osteitis fibrosa cystica.
H. Nasri A. Baradaran 2004, 'LONG-LASTING ADVANCED PRIMARY HYPERPARATHYROIDISM ASSOCIETED WITH END-STAGE RENALFAILURE IN A DIABETIC PATIENT', Acta Medica Iranicahttp://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/514.pdf&manuscript_id=514. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)