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cholecystectomy

DEFINITIONS OF: cholecystectomy

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n surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)

Types:
lap choly, laparoscopic cholecystectomy
removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments
Type of:
ablation, cutting out, excision, extirpation
surgical removal of a body part or tissue
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