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myomectomy

/maɪəmɛkˈtɒmi/ noun · British & US
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What does myomectomy mean?

noun

A surgical procedure to remove one or more uterine fibroids, typically performed through the abdomen or vagina.

Example

"The doctor recommended a myomectomy to alleviate the patient's symptoms and improve her quality of life."

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