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 .
7 4 noun n noun
• the system of production and distribution and consumption
Example sentence • The country is facing a recession, and its economy is struggling.
5 3 noun n noun
• an opposing military force
Example sentence • I consider him my sworn enemy .
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.
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.
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.
11 4 noun n noun
• surgical removal of a kidney
Example sentence • The patient underwent a nephrectomy to remove the cancerous kidney.
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.
13 5 noun n noun
• surgical removal of the thyroid gland
Example sentence • A thyroidectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the thyroid gland.
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Example sentence • The patient underwent a hepatectomy to remove a tumor from his liver.
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.
7 4 noun n noun
• the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
Example sentence • She studied anatomy in college and became a doctor.
14 6 verb, noun v, n noun
• surgical removal of the vermiform appendix
Example sentence • He underwent an appendicectomy after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
9 4 noun n noun
• the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
Example sentence • I have always been fascinated by astronomy .
8 4 noun n noun
• immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
Example sentence • She valued her autonomy and refused to let anyone control her life.
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.
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.
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.
7 4 noun n noun
• a secondary school (usually private)
Example sentence • I attended a prestigious academy for ballet training.
5 2 noun n noun
• informal terms for a mother
Example sentence • The archaeologists discovered a well-preserved mummy in the tomb.
5 2 noun n Example sentence • My tummy is growling; I think I'm hungry.
5 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
12 5 noun n noun
• surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear
Example sentence • The patient underwent a stapedectomy to improve their hearing.
10 4 noun n noun
• a surgical procedure that removes the vitreous humor and replace it with saline solution
Example sentence • The vitrectomy was performed to remove scar tissue in the eye.
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Example sentence • The postmastectomy recovery period can vary from person to person.
13 5 noun, adjective n, adj
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Example sentence • The postvasectomy check-up is scheduled for next week.
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.
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.
10 4 noun n noun
• a particular style of cookery (as of a region)
Example sentence • The university offers a degree in gastronomy for aspiring chefs.
14 6 noun n noun
• surgical removal of the pituitary gland
Example sentence • After undergoing hypophysectomy , the patient's hormone levels need to be closely monitored.
10 5 noun n noun
• surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs
Example sentence • The surgeon performed a laparotomy to remove the tumor.
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.
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.
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 .
7 3 noun n noun
• the way two individuals relate to each other
Example sentence • The alchemy of cooking transforms raw ingredients into a delicious meal.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
Example sentence • We used to be chummy , but we drifted apart over the years.
6 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• of very poor quality; flimsy
Example sentence • I had a crummy day at work.
5 2 noun, adjective n, adj adjective satellite
• having the sticky properties of an adhesive
Example sentence • I love eating gummy bears.
6 3 noun n noun
• a state of extreme dishonor
Example sentence • The dictator's infamy spread throughout the country.
8 4 noun n noun
• the practice or state of having only one spouse at a time
Example sentence • Many species of birds exhibit monogamy , staying with the same mate for their entire lives.
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