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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

thyroidectomy

/θaɪˌroʊdɛkˈtɒmi/ noun · British & US
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What does thyroidectomy mean?

noun

A surgical operation to remove part or all of the thyroid gland.

Example

"The patient underwent a thyroidectomy to treat her thyroid cancer."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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