nephrotomy

ne·phrot·o·my

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nuh-frot-uh-mee]
- /nəˈfrɒt ə mi/
- /nefrˈəʊtəmi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuh-frot-uh-mee]
- /nəˈfrɒt ə mi/

Definitions of nephrotomy word

noun plural nephrotomy incision into the kidney, as for the removal of a calculus. 1
noun nephrotomy (surgery) the surgical procedure of cutting, or making an incision in a kidney. 1
noun nephrotomy surgical incision into a kidney 0
noun nephrotomy surgical incision into the kidney, as for removing a stone 0

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Origin of nephrotomy

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

From the New Latin word nephrotomia, dating back to 1690-1700. See nephro-, -tomy

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Parts of speech for Nephrotomy

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nephrotomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

nephrotomy usage trend in Literature

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