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debulking operation Translationsdebulking operation
de·bulk·ing op·er·a·tionexcision of a major part of a malignant tumor that cannot be completely removed.debulking operation (dē-bŭl′kĭng)n. Excision of a major part of a malignant tumor which cannot be completely removed, so as to enhance the effectiveness of subsequent radiation therapy or chemotherapy.debulking operation Cytoreductive surgery, debulking surgery Surgical oncology A surgical procedure to decrease mass effect by removing a portion of a tumor or dead tissue; excision of large malignant tumor masses. See Downstage. de·bulk·ing op·er·ation (dē-bŭlk'ing op-ĕr-ā'shŭn) Excision of a major part of a malignant tumor that cannot be completely removed, so as to enhance the effectiveness of subsequent radio- or chemotherapy. |