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NEPHRECTOMY Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word nephrectomy. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word nephrectomy. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for NEPHRECTOMY

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ablation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• surgical removal of a body part or tissue

• the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers

excision
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the omission that is made when an editorial change shortens a written passage

• surgical removal of a body part or tissue

• the act of banishing a member of a church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the church; cutting a person off from a religious society

• the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence

removal
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of removing

• dismissal from office

resection
nounn
noun

• surgical removal of part of a structure or organ

Best Hypernyms For NEPHRECTOMY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nephrectomy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
ablation excision extirpation intervention operation procedure resection surgery
Phrases (1)
cutting out

Alternatives for ABLATION

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