parotidectomy

noun

pa·​rot·​i·​dec·​to·​my pə-ˌrät-ə-ˈdek-tə-mē How to pronounce parotidectomy (audio)
plural parotidectomies
: surgical removal of the parotid gland

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“Parotidectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/parotidectomy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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