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cardiectomy

noun — 2 senses

cardiectomy

noun

Etymology By surface analysis, cardia + -ectomy.

1

Medicine, Sciences The surgical removal of the cardia (the part of the esophagus that connects to the stomach).

cardiectomy

noun

Etymology By surface analysis, cardi- + -ectomy.

1

Medicine, Sciences The surgical removal of the heart, either in transplantation or in autopsy.

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