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Definition of Nephrotomy
1. Noun. Incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone).
Definition of Nephrotomy
1. n. Extraction of stone from the kidney by cutting.
Definition of Nephrotomy
1. Noun. (surgery) the surgical procedure of cutting, or making an incision in a kidney ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Nephrotomy
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Nephrotomy
Literary usage of Nephrotomy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Surgical Treatment of Bright's Disease by George Michael Edebohls (1904)
"The object of the present communication is to call attention to some cases of
admittedly surgical affections of the kidney usually treated by nephrotomy, ..."
2. Atlas and Epitome of Operative Surgery by Otto Zuckerkandl (1902)
"For the purpose of opening the kidney by incision— nephrotomy ; 2. For the removal
of the totally diseased kidney— nephrectomy ; 4. ..."
3. Surgical Operations: A Handbook for Students and Practitioners by Friedrich Pels-Leusder (1912)
"The indications for nephrotomy, taking this word as simply meaning exposure of the
... Displacements of the kidney.1 Position of the Patient for nephrotomy. ..."
4. Medico-Chirurgical Transactions by Royal Medical and Chirurgical Society of London (1869)
"Having, however, waited in vain for more than two years for an opportunity of
putting the operation of nephrotomy to the test of experience, I am induced to ..."
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