Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cardiectomy
Noun
kahr-dee-ekt-uh-mee
Definition
A surgical procedure that involves the removal of part or all of the heart or the portion of the esophagus that connects to the heart.
Examples
- A cardiectomy may be necessary for patients with severe heart disease.
- After a successful cardiectomy, the patient was closely monitored in the ICU.
- The surgeon explained the risks involved in a cardiectomy procedure to the family.
Meaning
Cardiectomy is performed to treat various heart conditions, often as a last resort when other treatments are not effective.
Synonyms
- Heart surgery
- Cardiac resection
- Heart removal