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prostatectomy

/ˈproʊsteɪktəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does prostatectomy mean?

noun

The surgical removal of the prostate gland, often performed to treat prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate.

Example

"The doctor explained that the patient would undergo a prostatectomy to alleviate his symptoms."

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