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cystectomy

cys·tec·to·my
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [si-stek-tuh-mee]
    • /sɪˈstɛk tə mi/
    • /sɪstˈektəmi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [si-stek-tuh-mee]
    • /sɪˈstɛk tə mi/

Definitions of cystectomy word

  • noun cystectomy surgical removal of the gall bladder or of part of the urinary bladder 3
  • noun cystectomy surgical removal of any abnormal cyst 3
  • noun cystectomy the surgical removal of a cyst 3
  • noun cystectomy the surgical removal of the gallbladder or of part of the urinary bladder 3
  • noun plural cystectomy excision of a cyst or bladder, usually the urinary bladder. 1
  • noun cystectomy A surgical operation to remove the urinary bladder. 1

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Origin of cystectomy

First appearance:

before 1890
One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; cyst- + -ectomy

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Parts of speech for Cystectomy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cystectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Top questions with cystectomy

  • what is cystectomy?
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