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thyroidectomy
This term is a specialized medical descriptor used primarily in clinical settings, surgical reports, and patient charts. It carries a neutral, technical tone and is rarely used in casual conversation unless a patient is describing their own medical history.
Because it describes a specific surgical procedure, it is typically modified by adjectives such as total, subtotal, or hemi to specify the extent of the gland removal. It is distinct from a thyroid biopsy or thyroidectomy-related complications, focusing strictly on the act of excision.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon recommended a total thyroidectomy to ensure all the cancerous tissue was removed.
I wonder if I will need lifelong hormone replacement after my thyroidectomy.
You will need to fast for twelve hours before your scheduled thyroidectomy.
A partial thyroidectomy was performed to remove only the left lobe of the gland.
The patient is recovering well after a successful thyroidectomy last week.
Is a thyroidectomy the only option for treating this goiter?
The risk of nerve damage is a primary concern during a thyroidectomy.
She felt a sense of relief once the thyroidectomy was finally over.
Postoperative care after a thyroidectomy includes monitoring calcium levels.
Postoperative care after a thyroidectomy includes monitoring calcium levels.