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adrenalectomy

The surgical removal of one or both of the adrenal glands.
Noun
pl: adrenalectomies

This term is a specialized medical descriptor used primarily in surgical and endocrinological contexts. It carries a neutral, clinical tone and is rarely encountered outside of healthcare professional communication or detailed patient records.

Because it describes a specific surgical procedure, it is typically used in the context of treating hormonal imbalances, such as those found in Cushing's syndrome or certain types of adrenal tumors. It is often modified by adjectives like "bilateral" (both glands) or "unilateral" (one gland) to specify the extent of the surgery.

Meanings

Noun

The surgical removal of one or both of the adrenal glands.

The patient underwent a bilateral adrenalectomy to treat Cushing's syndrome.

Examples

The surgeon recommended a unilateral adrenalectomy to treat the tumor.

The surgeon recommended a unilateral adrenalectomy to treat the tumor.

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I wonder if a bilateral adrenalectomy is the only option left for this patient.

I wonder if a bilateral adrenalectomy is the only option left for this patient.

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You will need lifelong hormone replacement therapy after your adrenalectomy.

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The patient is recovering well following a laparoscopic adrenalectomy.

The patient is recovering well following a laparoscopic adrenalectomy.

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Is an adrenalectomy necessary if the mass is benign?

Is an adrenalectomy necessary if the mass is benign?

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The medical board discussed the risks associated with an emergency adrenalectomy.

The medical board discussed the risks associated with an emergency adrenalectomy.

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Postoperative care after an adrenalectomy requires close monitoring of electrolyte levels.

Postoperative care after an adrenalectomy requires close monitoring of electrolyte levels.

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He underwent an adrenalectomy to resolve his severe hypertension.

He underwent an adrenalectomy to resolve his severe hypertension.

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The surgical team prepared for a complex adrenalectomy due to the size of the growth.

The surgical team prepared for a complex adrenalectomy due to the size of the growth.

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