10 6 noun
n
noun
• surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
Example sentence • The doctor performed an episiotomy during the childbirth to facilitate a smooth delivery.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of the uterus
Example sentence • She had a hysterectomy to remove her uterus.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
Example sentence • The doctor performed a lobotomy on the mentally ill patient.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible
Example sentence • After having two children, John decided to undergo a vasectomy .
8 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production
Example sentence • I decided to pursue a degree in agronomy because of my passion for sustainable farming.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable
Example sentence • The antinomy between free will and determinism has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
12 5 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
Example sentence • He had to undergo an appendectomy after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus
Example sentence • He had a colostomy after the surgery to remove the tumor.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses
Example sentence • The dichotomy between good and evil is a common theme in literature.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery)
Example sentence • The patient underwent an emergency embolectomy to remove a blood clot from the arteries of the heart.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of all or part of the stomach
Example sentence • She underwent a gastrectomy to remove a cancerous tumor.
4 2 adverb, adjective
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• having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
Example sentence • I love the cozy and homy atmosphere of this coffee shop.
10 5 noun
n
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• surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
Example sentence • The surgeon performed a laparotomy to remove the tumor.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain)
Example sentence • The patient underwent a lobectomy to remove a cancerous tumor from his lung.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer
Example sentence • She underwent a lumpectomy to remove the small tumor in her breast.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor
Example sentence • She had a mastectomy to remove the cancerous tumor.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of a kidney
Example sentence • The patient underwent a nephrectomy to remove the cancerous kidney.
6 3 noun
n
noun
• surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes
Example sentence • She underwent an ostomy surgery to create a stoma on her abdomen.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas
Example sentence • A pancreatectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the pancreas.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis
Example sentence • She is studying phlebotomy in order to become a certified phlebotomist.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
Example sentence • His physiognomy revealed his true emotions.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of a lung (usually to treat lung cancer)
Example sentence • He underwent a pneumonectomy to remove the cancerous lung.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
Example sentence • After undergoing a radical prostatectomy , the patient experienced some post-operative pain.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of the spleen
Example sentence • She underwent a splenectomy after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system
Example sentence • He underwent a sympathectomy to alleviate his excessive sweating.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity
Example sentence • The surgeon performed a thoracotomy to access the patient's lungs.
13 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of the thyroid gland
Example sentence • A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the thyroid gland.
13 5 noun
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noun
• surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy
Example sentence • I had a tonsillectomy last week and I'm still recovering.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
Example sentence • The patient underwent a tracheostomy to help with breathing difficulties.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes
Example sentence • The patient underwent a tracheotomy to create a new airway for breathing.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell
Example sentence • Trisomy 21, also known as Down syndrome, is the most common trisomy .
9 4 noun
n
noun
• The surgical procedure to remove all or part of the large intestine or colon
Example sentence • The patient underwent a colectomy to remove the diseased portion of his colon.
11 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • The patient underwent a hepatectomy to remove a tumor from his liver.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• The dissection, or anatomy, of the nervous system.
Example sentence • The neurologist recommended a neurotomy to treat the patient's chronic pain.
10 6 noun
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noun
• A surgical removal of an ovary.
Example sentence • The veterinarian performed an ovariotomy on the cat to prevent unwanted pregnancies.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands
Example sentence • The patient underwent adrenalectomy to remove a tumor from the adrenal gland.
14 6 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
Example sentence • He underwent an appendicectomy after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
15 6 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
Example sentence • The patient underwent a cholecystectomy to treat gallstones.
14 6 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• excision of the clitoris
Example sentence • Many countries have banned clitoridectomy due to its harmful effects on women's health.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis
Example sentence • The patient underwent an endarterectomy to remove the plaque from his carotid artery.
12 6 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of one or both ovaries
Example sentence • The woman underwent an oophorectomy to remove one of her ovaries.
5 3 noun
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noun
• personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
Example sentence • The high crime rates in the city are evidence of anomy within its communities.
8 4 noun
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noun
• spontaneous removal or casting off of a body part (as the tail of a lizard or claw of a lobster) especially when the organism is injured or under attack
Example sentence • The lizard escaped from a predator by performing autotomy and leaving its tail behind.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine
Example sentence • The patient underwent enterostomy to alleviate bowel obstruction.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section)
Example sentence • The hysterotomy procedure was performed to deliver the baby in case of fetal distress.
9 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis
Example sentence • After the surgery, the patient had an ileostomy to divert waste from the small intestine.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx)
Example sentence • After his laryngectomy , he communicated through the use of a voice prosthesis.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
Example sentence • The patient underwent a leukotomy in an attempt to alleviate their symptoms.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
Example sentence • She underwent a lipectomy to remove excess fat from her abdomen.
9 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
Example sentence • During the lithotomy , the patient is put under general anesthesia.
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