Definition

A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the liver.

Example

The doctor recommended a hepatectomy to treat the patient's liver disease.

Conversation

Did you hear about Tom's hepatectomy?

Yeah, I heard he had to have part of his liver removed.

It's pretty serious, but they say he's recovering well.

I hope he gets back to normal soon; that kind of surgery can be tough.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hepatectomy → It is formed from "hepar" (from Greek "hēpar", meaning liver) and "-ectomy" (from Greek "ektomē", meaning excision or removal). The word refers to the surgical removal of the liver or a part of it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hepar' which means liver, and '-ectomy' which means removal. This helps you remember that a hepatectomy is the removal of the liver.

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