polypectomy

noun

pol·​yp·​ec·​to·​my ˌpäl-i-ˈpek-tə-mē How to pronounce polypectomy (audio)
plural polypectomies
: the surgical excision of a polyp
cervical polypectomy

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“Polypectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/polypectomy. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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