hepatectomy
noun
hep·a·tec·to·my ˌhe-pə-ˈtek-tə-mē 
plural hepatectomies
: excision of the liver or of part of the liver
hepatectomized
ˌhe-pə-ˈtek-tə-ˌmīzd
adjective 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web On the morning of Aug. 26, Eric Jensen, a 44-year-old professor of surgical oncology at UM Health, performed a five-hour, extended right hepatectomy on Gabe, removing the tumor along with her gall bladder (which, essentially, was in the way). 
Tim Layden, SI.com, 11 July 2017
Tim Layden, SI.com, 11 July 2017 Word History
First Known Use
circa 1890, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
hepatectomy
noun
hep·a·tec·to·my ˌhep-ə-ˈtek-tə-mē
plural hepatectomies
: excision of the liver or of part of the liver