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hemicolectomy

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hem·i·co·lec·to·my (hm-k-lkt-m)
n.
Surgical removal of the right or left side of the colon.

hemicolectomy
[hem′ikōlek′təme]
Etymology: Gk, hemi half + kolon, colon + ektome, excision
excision of approximately half of the colon.

hemicolectomy
excision of approximately half of the colon.


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