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polypectomy

The English word “polypectomy” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. The surgical removal of a polyp, typically performed to diagnose, treat, or prevent conditions such as cancer or symptoms caused by the polyp.

Etymology

From polyp + -ectomy.

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