nephrocapsectomy

neph·ro·cap·sec·to·my

(nef'rō-kap-sek'tŏ-mē), Obsolete operation for decortication, or decapsulation, of the kidney. [nephro- + L. capsula, a small box, + G. ektomē, excision]

nephrocapsectomy

(nĕf′rō-kăp-sĕk′tə-mē)n. Surgical excision of the capsule of the kidney.

nephrocapsectomy

(nĕf″rō-kăp-sĕk′tō-mē) [″ + L. capsula, capsule, + Gr. ektome, excision] Excision of the renal capsule.