| adenoidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the adenoids; commonly performed along with tonsillectomy | - |
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| adrenalectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands | Synonyms: suprarenalectomy |
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| amygdalotomy | (noun) psychosurgery in which amygdaloid fibers that mediate limbic system activity are severed (in cases of extreme uncontrollable violence) | - |
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| anatomy | (noun) a detailed analysis | - |
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| (noun) alternative names for the body of a human being | Synonyms: bod, build, chassis, figure, flesh, form, frame, human body, material body, physical body, physique, shape, soma |
| (noun) the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals | Synonyms: general anatomy |
| appendectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the vermiform appendix | Synonyms: appendicectomy |
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| appendicectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the vermiform appendix | Synonyms: appendectomy |
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| autotomy | (noun) spontaneous removal or casting off of a body part (as the tail of a lizard or claw of a lobster) especially when the organism is injured or under attack | - |
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| callosectomy | (noun) severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy) | Synonyms: callosotomy |
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| callosotomy | (noun) severing the corpus callosum so that communication between the cerebral hemispheres is interrupted (in cases of severe intractable epilepsy) | Synonyms: callosectomy |
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| cholecystectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain) | - |
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| cholelithotomy | (noun) removal of gallstone through an incision in the gallbladder | - |
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| clitoridectomy | (noun) excision of the clitoris | Synonyms: female circumcision |
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| colostomy | (noun) a surgical operation that creates an opening from the colon to the surface of the body to function as an anus | - |
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| craniotomy | (noun) a surgical opening through the skull | - |
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| dichotomy | (noun) being twofold; a classification into two opposed parts or subclasses | Synonyms: duality |
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| embolectomy | (noun) surgical removal of an embolus (usually from an artery) | - |
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| endarterectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the inner lining of an artery that is clogged with atherosclerosis | - |
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| enterostomy | (noun) surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine | Synonyms: enterotomy |
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| enterotomy | (noun) surgical operation that creates a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the intestine | Synonyms: enterostomy |
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| episiotomy | (noun) surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth | - |
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| gastrectomy | (noun) surgical removal of all or part of the stomach | - |
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| gastroenterostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening between the stomach wall and the small intestines; performed when the normal opening has been eliminated | - |
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| gastrostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage) | - |
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| haemorrhoidectomy | (noun) surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them | Synonyms: hemorrhoidectomy |
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| hemorrhoidectomy | (noun) surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them | Synonyms: haemorrhoidectomy |
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| hypophysectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the pituitary gland | - |
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| hysterectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the uterus | - |
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| hysterotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the uterus (as in cesarean section) | - |
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| ileostomy | (noun) surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis | - |
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| iridectomy | (noun) an eye operation that treats closed-angle glaucoma by surgical removal of part of the iris of the eye | - |
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| iridotomy | (noun) a surgical procedure that makes an incision in the iris of the eye in order to enlarge the pupil or to treat closed-angle glaucoma | - |
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| jejunostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding | - |
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| keratotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the cornea | - |
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| laminectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the bony arches on one or more vertebrae | - |
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| laparotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the abdominal wall; often done to examine abdominal organs | - |
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| laryngectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the larynx (usually to treat cancer of the larynx) | - |
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| leucotomy | (noun) surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes | Synonyms: frontal lobotomy, leukotomy, lobotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, prefrontal leukotomy, prefrontal lobotomy |
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| leukotomy | (noun) surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes | Synonyms: frontal lobotomy, leucotomy, lobotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, prefrontal leukotomy, prefrontal lobotomy |
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| lipectomy | (noun) plastic surgery involving the breakdown and removal of fatty tissue | Synonyms: selective lipectomy |
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| lithotomy | (noun) surgical removal of a stone (calculus) | - |
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| lobectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain) | - |
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| lobotomy | (noun) surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes | Synonyms: frontal lobotomy, leucotomy, leukotomy, prefrontal leucotomy, prefrontal leukotomy, prefrontal lobotomy |
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| lumpectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a tumor without removing much of the surrounding tissue or lymph nodes; performed in some cases of breast cancer | - |
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| mastectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a breast to remove a malignant tumor | - |
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| mastoidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of some or all of the mastoid process | - |
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| meniscectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee | - |
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| myotomy | (noun) surgical incision or division of a muscle | - |
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| myringectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the eardrum | - |
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| myringotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the eardrum (to relieve pressure or release pus from the middle ear) | - |
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| nephrectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a kidney | - |
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| nephrotomy | (noun) incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone) | - |
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| neurectomy | (noun) surgical removal of all or part of a nerve | - |
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| neuroanatomy | (noun) the anatomy of the nervous system | - |
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| oophorectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both ovaries | Synonyms: ovariectomy |
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| oophorosalpingectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both ovaries and the corresponding Fallopian tubes | - |
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| ophthalmectomy | (noun) surgical removal of an eye | - |
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| orchidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both testicles | Synonyms: orchiectomy |
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| orchiectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both testicles | Synonyms: orchidectomy |
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| orchotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the testis to obtain material for analysis (as in cases of abnormally low sperm count) | - |
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| osteotomy | (noun) surgical sectioning of bone | - |
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| ostomy | (noun) surgical procedure that creates an artificial opening for the elimination of bodily wastes | - |
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| ovariectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both ovaries | Synonyms: oophorectomy |
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| pancreatectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas | - |
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| panhysterectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the uterus and the ovaries and oviducts and cervix and related lymph nodes | Synonyms: radical hysterectomy |
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| perineotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the perineum | - |
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| phlebectomy | (noun) surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins | - |
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| phlebotomy | (noun) surgical incision into a vein; used to treat hemochromatosis | Synonyms: venesection |
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| pneumonectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a lung (usually to treat lung cancer) | - |
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| polypectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a polyp | - |
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| prostatectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the prostate gland | - |
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| rhinotomy | (noun) surgical procedure in which an incision is made in the nose to drain accumulated pus | - |
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| rhizotomy | (noun) surgical procedure in which spinal nerve roots are cut; done (anterior roots) to relieve intractable pain or (posterior roots) to stop severe muscle spasms | - |
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| rhytidectomy | (noun) plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised | Synonyms: cosmetic surgery, face lift, face lifting, facelift, lift, nip and tuck, rhytidoplasty |
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| salpingectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both Fallopian tubes | - |
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| sclerotomy | (noun) surgical incision of the sclerotic coat of the eye | - |
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| septectomy | (noun) surgical removal of all or part of a septum (especially the nasal septum or atrial septum) | - |
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| sigmoidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the sigmoid colon (usually to remove a malignant tumor) | - |
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| splenectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the spleen | - |
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| stapedectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the stapes of the middle ear | - |
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| strabotomy | (noun) the surgical operation of cutting a muscle or tendon of the eye in order to correct strabismus | - |
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| suprarenalectomy | (noun) surgical removal of one or both adrenal glands | Synonyms: adrenalectomy |
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| sympathectomy | (noun) surgical interruption of a nerve pathway in the sympathetic nervous system | - |
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| thoracotomy | (noun) surgical incision into the chest walls opening up the pleural cavity | - |
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| thrombectomy | (noun) surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel | - |
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| thyroidectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the thyroid gland | - |
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| tonsillectomy | (noun) surgical removal of the palatine tonsils; commonly performed along with adenoidectomy | - |
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| tracheostomy | (noun) a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes | Synonyms: tracheotomy |
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| tracheotomy | (noun) a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes | Synonyms: tracheostomy |
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| trichotomy | (noun) being threefold; a classification into three parts or subclasses | - |
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| valvotomy | (noun) incision into a stenosed cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction | Synonyms: valvulotomy |
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| valvulotomy | (noun) incision into a stenosed cardiac valve to relieve the obstruction | Synonyms: valvotomy |
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| vasectomy | (noun) surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible | - |
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| vasotomy | (noun) surgical incision into or division of the vas deferens | Synonyms: vasosection |
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| vasovasostomy | (noun) a surgical procedure that attempts to restore the function of the vas deferens after a vasectomy | - |
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| vitrectomy | (noun) a surgical procedure that removes the vitreous humor and replace it with saline solution | - |
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| vulvectomy | (noun) surgical removal of part or all of the vulva | - |
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