How Do You Spell NEPHRECTOMIZE?

Pronunciation: [nɛfɹˈɛktəmˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "nephrectomize" is spelled as /nɛfˈrɛktəmaɪz/. The pronunciation of the word is marked by two syllables, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The word is made up of the prefix "nephro-" which means "kidney" and the verb "ectomy" which means "to surgically remove." Therefore, "nephrectomize" means "to surgically remove a kidney." The spelling of this word is relatively simple and follows typical English spelling conventions, with the exception of the "ct" cluster in the middle of the word.

NEPHRECTOMIZE Meaning and Definition

1. Nephrectomize is a verb that refers to the surgical procedure of removing a kidney or a portion of it from the body. It is derived from the combination of two words: "nephro," which pertains to the kidneys, and "tomize," which denotes the action of removing or excising.

   When a nephrectomy is performed, it is typically due to certain medical conditions that either pose a risk to the patient's health or affect the functionality of the kidney. This procedure may be necessary in cases of malignancies within the kidney, severe kidney infections, kidney damage or trauma, congenital abnormalities, or the presence of kidney stones that cannot be treated through less invasive methods.

   Nephrectomize involves several steps, including anesthesia administration to ensure the patient's comfort and safety during the surgery. The surgeon then makes an incision in the appropriate area, often the lower back or abdomen, allows access to the kidney, and carefully removes it or the affected part. Afterward, sutures or staples are used to close the incision, and the patient undergoes a recovery period where the remaining kidney typically takes over the responsibility of filtering waste and maintaining fluid balance in the body.

   It is important to note that nephrectomize is a highly specialized procedure typically performed by skilled urologists or transplant surgeons in hospital settings. This surgical intervention aims to improve the patient's overall kidney function, alleviate symptoms, and potentially save lives.

2. To perform nephrectomy upon.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for NEPHRECTOMIZE

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• Nefrectomize

Etymology of NEPHRECTOMIZE

The word "nephrectomize" is derived from two distinct Latin roots:

1. "Nephro" refers to the kidney. It comes from the Greek word "nephros", which also means kidney. The "nephro-" prefix is commonly used in medical terminology related to the kidney, such as nephrology (study of kidneys), nephron (the functional unit of the kidney), or nephritis (inflammation of the kidneys).

2. "-ectomy" is a suffix of Greek origin, which means the surgical removal or excision of a specified body part. It is derived from the Greek word "ektomē", meaning "to cut out". This suffix is frequently used to form medical terms for various surgical procedures, such as appendectomy (removal of the appendix), tonsillectomy (removal of the tonsils), or hysterectomy (removal of the uterus).

Conjugate verb Nephrectomize

CONDITIONAL

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IMPERATIVE

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NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to nephrectomize

PAST

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