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colectomy

co·lec·to·my
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-lek-tuh-mee]
    • /kəˈlɛk tə mi/
    • /kəlˈektəmˌɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-lek-tuh-mee]
    • /kəˈlɛk tə mi/

Definitions of colectomy word

  • noun colectomy surgical removal of part or all of the colon 3
  • noun colectomy the surgical removal of all or part of the colon 3
  • noun plural colectomy the removal of all or part of the colon or large intestine. 1
  • noun colectomy Surgical removal of all or part of the colon. 1
  • noun colectomy (surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all or part of the large intestine or colon. 0

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Parts of speech for Colectomy

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colectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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