Definition of Haemorrhoidectomy

1. Noun. Surgical procedure for tying hemorrhoids and excising them.

Exact synonyms: Hemorrhoidectomy
Generic synonyms: Operation, Surgery, Surgical Operation, Surgical Procedure, Surgical Process

Medical Definition of Haemorrhoidectomy

1. Removal of haemorrhoids. Indicated in cases of persistent anal pain or bleeding. There is a convalescent period of approximately 2 weeks associated with this procedure. A good outcome is seen in better than 90% of cases. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Haemorrhoidectomy

haemorrhagic scurvy
haemorrhagic septicaemia
haemorrhagic shock
haemorrhagic smallpox
haemorrhagic stroke
haemorrhagin
haemorrhagins
haemorrhoid
haemorrhoid
haemorrhoidal
haemorrhoidal nerves
haemorrhoidal plexus
haemorrhoidal veins
haemorrhoidal zone
haemorrhoidectomy (current term)
haemorrhoidectomy (current term)
haemorrhoids
haemosalpinx
haemoscope
haemosialemesis
haemosiderin
haemosiderin
haemosiderosis
haemosiderosis
haemosiderosis / haemochromatosis
haemospermia
haemospermia spuria
haemospermia vera
Haemosporidia
haemosporidian

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