cholecystectomy

/ˌˈkoʊləˈsɪsˌtɛktəmi/
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Definitions of cholecystectomy
  1. noun
    surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain)
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    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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