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• surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
Example sentence • The hospital performs hundreds of appendectomies every year.
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• The surgical procedure of cutting, or making an incision in, a tendon
Example sentence • He underwent multiple tenotomies to correct his muscle imbalance.
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• personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation
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Example sentence • The patient underwent multiple hepatectomies due to liver disease.
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• having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
Example sentence • Me and my homies were hanging out at the park.
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• 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 • She had to undergo multiple ileostomies due to her chronic bowel condition.
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• surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
Example sentence • The patient underwent multiple laparotomies due to a perforated bowel.
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• plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue
Example sentence • He underwent multiple lipectomies to remove excess fat from his abdomen.
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• surgical removal of a stone (calculus)
Example sentence • The surgeon is experienced in performing multiple lithotomies .
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• surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process
Example sentence • The patient underwent bilateral mastoidectomies to alleviate chronic ear infections.
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Example sentence • The development of microtomies has revolutionized the field of histology.
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• chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number
Example sentence • Certain monosomies , like Turner syndrome, can lead to physical and developmental abnormalities.
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• surgical removal of one or both ovaries
Example sentence • She underwent bilateral oophorectomies to prevent the spread of ovarian cancer.
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Example sentence • The museum had a collection of ancient polychromies .
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• surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland
Example sentence • Robotic-assisted prostatectomies are becoming increasingly common.
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• surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms
Example sentence • He underwent multiple rhizotomies to alleviate his chronic back pain.
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• surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system
Example sentence • Patients who undergo sympathectomies may experience relief from excessive sweating.
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Example sentence • The taphonomies of ancient bones provide valuable insights into past ecosystems.
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• The surgical removal of the thymus
Example sentence • Some patients with myasthenia gravis undergo thymectomies to alleviate symptoms.
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• surgical removal of the thyroid gland
Example sentence • Patients may undergo thyroidectomies to treat thyroid cancer.
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• 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 required multiple tracheotomies to ensure an open airway.
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• chrosomal abnormality in which there is one more than the normal number of chromosomes in a cell
Example sentence • Down syndrome is one of the most well-known trisomies .
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• The dissection or anatomy of animals.
Example sentence • Comparative zootomies involve the examination of different animal species.
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Example sentence • Studies in cytotaxonomies have led to significant advancements in plant taxonomy.
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• A surgical removal of an ovary.
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• Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
Example sentence • I invited my homeys over for a movie night.
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Example sentence • Support groups are available for laryngectomees .
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• (botany) fringe of toothlike appendages surrounding the mouth of a moss capsule
Example sentence • The peristomes of certain fungi can aid in the release of spores.
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• surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
Example sentence • She underwent two cholecystectomies in her lifetime.
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Example sentence • He underwent multiple adenectomies to remove cancerous tumors.
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Example sentence • The study of anthropotomies helps us understand the structure of the human body.
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Example sentence • Certain disorders can be caused by disomies .
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Example sentence • The surgeon performed multiple gastrotomies during the operation.
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Example sentence • Multiple glossectomies may be necessary to treat certain types of tongue cancer.
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Example sentence • The artist's work is known for its use of heliochromies to create different visual effects.
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Example sentence • The ignomies endured by the unjustly accused individuals were heartbreaking.
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• an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye
Example sentence • The doctor performed multiple iridectomies on the patient's eyes.
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• a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed-angle glaucoma
Example sentence • Doctors often use iridotomies to treat narrow-angle glaucoma.
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Example sentence • I underwent two myomectomies to remove fibroids from my uterus.
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• incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)
Example sentence • The surgeon performed multiple nephrotomies to remove the kidney stones.
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Example sentence • The success rate of oncotomies depends on various factors such as tumor size and location.
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• surgical removal of one or both testicles
Example sentence • The patient underwent bilateral orchiectomies as part of their transition to female.
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Example sentence • She had to undergo multiple pharyngotomies to remove the tumor.
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Example sentence • The museum had a collection of photochromies from the 19th century.
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• congenital defect of having one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells
Example sentence • The polysomies of the word 'bat' include both the animal and the sports equipment.
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Example sentence • Researchers are studying the serotaxonomies of different plant families.
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Example sentence • In rare cases, symphyseotomies may be performed during childbirth to prevent injury to the mother and the baby.
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