ablation |
surgical removal of any part of the body. [1/2 definitions] |
ablative2 |
of or pertaining to ablation, the surgical removal of a part of the body. [1/2 definitions] |
anhydride |
a chemical compound derived from another through the removal of water. |
antiabortion |
opposed to the termination of human pregnancy by removal of the fetus before it is capable of surviving. |
antioxidant |
a substance that inhibits oxidation, the removal of electrons from atoms, compounds, or ions. [1/2 definitions] |
appendectomy |
surgical removal of the appendix in the lower right-hand side of the abdomen. |
chemosurgery |
the selective removal or destruction of tissue by chemical rather than surgical means. |
cholecystectomy |
surgical removal of the gall bladder. |
cystectomy |
the surgical removal of a cyst, or of all or part of a bladder. |
deforestation |
the removal of forest or trees from an area of land. |
dehydrogenase |
an enzyme that catalyzes the removal of hydrogen atoms from a molecule. |
-ectomy |
removal by surgery; excision. |
embolectomy |
the surgical removal of an embolus, usu. from a blood vessel. |
embryectomy |
the surgical removal of an embryo, esp. of one developing outside the uterus. |
enucleation |
the removal of a nucleus from a cell. [2 definitions] |
evacuation |
the removal of citizens, soldiers, or the like from an endangered place. [1/3 definitions] |
hepatectomy |
removal of all or part of the liver by surgery. |
hysterectomy |
surgical removal of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries. |
inalienable |
not subject to transfer, surrender, or removal, esp. one's rights as a citizen. |
marabou |
a raw silk that is dyed without removal of the natural gum, or a fabric or garment made of this silk. [1/3 definitions] |
mastectomy |
the removal of a woman's breast by surgery. |