| 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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| agronomy | (noun) the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production | Synonyms: scientific agriculture |
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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 |
| anomy | (noun) lack of moral standards in a society | Synonyms: anomie |
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| (noun) personal state of isolation and anxiety resulting from a lack of social control and regulation | Synonyms: anomie |
| antinomy | (noun) a contradiction between two statements that seem equally reasonable | - |
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| 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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| astronomy | (noun) the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole | Synonyms: uranology |
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| autonomy | (noun) immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence | Synonyms: liberty |
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| (noun) personal independence | Synonyms: self-direction, self-reliance, self-sufficiency |
| 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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| bosomy | (adjective) (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves | Synonyms: busty, buxom, curvaceous, curvy, full-bosomed, sonsie, sonsy, stacked, voluptuous, well-endowed |
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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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| economy | (noun) an act of economizing; reduction in cost | Synonyms: saving |
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| (noun) frugality in the expenditure of money or resources | Synonyms: thriftiness |
| (noun) the efficient use of resources | - |
| (noun) the system of production and distribution and consumption | Synonyms: economic system |
| 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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| gastromy | (noun) surgical incision into the stomach | - |
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| gastronomy | (noun) the art and practice of choosing and preparing and eating good food | - |
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| (noun) a particular style of cookery (as of a region) | - |
| gastrostomy | (noun) surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage) | - |
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| gloomy | (adjective) depressingly dark | Synonyms: gloomful, glooming, sulky |
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| (adjective) filled with melancholy and despondency | Synonyms: blue, depressed, dispirited, down, down in the mouth, downcast, downhearted, grim, low-spirited, low |
| (adjective) causing dejection | Synonyms: blue, dark, dingy, disconsolate, dismal, drab, drear, dreary, grim, sorry |
| 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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| homy | (adjective) having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable | Synonyms: homelike, homely, homey |
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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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| monosomy | (noun) chromosomal abnormality consisting of the absence of one chromosome from the normal diploid number | - |
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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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| physiognomy | (noun) the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) | Synonyms: countenance, kisser, mug, phiz, smiler, visage |
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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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| polysomy | (noun) congenital defect of having one or more extra chromosomes in somatic cells | - |
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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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| roomy | (adjective) (of buildings and rooms) having ample space | Synonyms: spacious |
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| (noun) an associate who shares a room with you | Synonyms: roomie, roommate |
| 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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| sodomy | (noun) intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman | Synonyms: anal intercourse, anal sex, buggery |
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| (noun) sexual activity between a person and an animal | Synonyms: bestiality, zooerastia, zooerasty |
| 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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| stereochromy | (noun) a process of mural painting in which the pigment is fixed by a series of reactions between the lime, fluosilicic acid, and water glass. | - |
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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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| taxonomy | (noun) practice of classifying plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships | - |
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| (noun) (biology) study of the general principles of scientific classification | - |
| (noun) a classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure or origin etc | - |