nephrectomy (Meaning)
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nephrectomy (n)
surgical removal of a kidney
Synonyms & Antonyms of nephrectomy
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nephrectomy Sentence Examples
- The surgeon performed a nephrectomy to remove the severely damaged kidney.
- A nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of a kidney.
- The patient's creatinine levels surged after the nephrectomy, indicating the need for dialysis.
- Robotic-assisted nephrectomy has become a less invasive option for kidney removal.
- The nephrectomy was successful, and the patient is now recovering well.
- The surgeon chose a laparoscopic nephrectomy to minimize scarring and reduce recovery time.
- The patient was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma, which necessitated a radical nephrectomy.
- A donor nephrectomy is the surgical removal of a healthy kidney for transplantation.
- Nephrectomies are typically performed under general anesthesia.
- The patient's blood pressure decreased significantly after the nephrectomy, requiring vasopressor support.
FAQs About the word nephrectomy
surgical removal of a kidney
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The surgeon performed a nephrectomy to remove the severely damaged kidney.
A nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of a kidney.
The patient's creatinine levels surged after the nephrectomy, indicating the need for dialysis.
Robotic-assisted nephrectomy has become a less invasive option for kidney removal.
