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transversectomy

noun — 2 senses

transversectomy

noun

Etymology From transverse + -ectomy.

1

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery The surgical excision of a transverse process of a vertebra.

2

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery A colectomy involving the removal of only the transverse colon.

Derived terms
costotransversectomy
Related terms
transversostomy

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