"phlebectomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: phlebectomies [plural]
Rhymes: -ɛktəmi Etymology: From phlebo- + -ectomy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|phlebo|ectomy}} phlebo- + -ectomy Head templates: {{en-noun}} phlebectomy (plural phlebectomies)
  1. (surgery) The removal of a vein, especially of a varicose vein Categories (topical): Surgery

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