hemilaryngectomy
Meaning of hemilaryngectomy: An operation to remove one side of the larynx (voicebox).
Definition of hemilaryngectomy
An operation to remove one side of the larynx (voicebox).
How hemilaryngectomy is built
hemi
laryng
ectomy
hemilaryngectomy
- hemi- Prefix · Greek half, one side
- laryng/o Combining form · Greek larynx, voice box
- -ectomy Suffix · Greek surgical removal, excision
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