medullectomy

noun

med·​ul·​lec·​to·​my ˌmed-ᵊl-ˈek-tə-mē How to pronounce medullectomy (audio) ˌmej-ə-ˈlek- How to pronounce medullectomy (audio)
plural medullectomies
: surgical excision of a medulla (as of the adrenal glands)

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“Medullectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/medullectomy. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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