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-ectomy

Suffix Medical Terminology

Surgical removal.

Example: appendectomy (removal of the appendix)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial · U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)

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