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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

nephrectomy

/ˈnɛfrɛktəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does nephrectomy mean?

noun

The surgical removal of a kidney. A nephrectomy may be performed to treat kidney disease or cancer.

Example

"The doctor explained that the patient would need to undergo a nephrectomy to remove the diseased kidney."

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