nephrectomy
Pronunciation: [nɛfˈrɛk.tə.mi]
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Context: "medicine"
(noun) a surgery to remove a kidney. Sometimes, doctors need to take out a kidney because it is unhealthy or not working like it should.
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The doctor performed a nephrectomy to help the patient feel better.
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They didn't choose a nephrectomy because the kidney could still be treated with medicine.
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Why did the doctor recommend a nephrectomy for this patient?
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