de·bulk·ing operation (d -b l k ng)n. The excision of a major part of a malignant tumor that cannot be completely removed surgically, performed to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy or chemotherapy. |
debulking operation
Cytoreductive surgery, debulking surgery Surgical oncology A surgical procedure to decrease mass effect by removing a portion of a tumor or dead tissue; excision of large malignant tumor masses. See Downstage.
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