"nasopharyngectomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nasopharyngectomies [plural]
Etymology: From naso- + pharyngectomy. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|naso|pharyngectomy}} naso- + pharyngectomy Head templates: {{en-noun}} nasopharyngectomy (plural nasopharyngectomies)
  1. (surgery) Surgical removal of nasopharyngeal tissue (typically of cancerous tissue) Categories (topical): Surgery

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