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cardiectomy

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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By surface analysis, cardia +‎ -ectomy.

Noun

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cardiectomy (plural cardiectomies)

  1. (medicine) The surgical removal of the cardia (the part of the esophagus that connects to the stomach).

Etymology 2

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By surface analysis, cardi- +‎ -ectomy.

Noun

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cardiectomy (plural cardiectomies)

  1. (medicine) The surgical removal of the heart, either in transplantation or in autopsy.
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