Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thyroidectomy
noun
/θaɪərɔɪˈdɛktəmi/
Definition
Surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.
Examples
- After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, she had to undergo a total thyroidectomy.
- The doctor explained the risks and benefits of a thyroidectomy before proceeding with the surgery.
- He experienced significant relief from symptoms after his thyroidectomy.
Meaning
Thyroidectomy is a medical procedure performed to treat various conditions of the thyroid gland, including cancer, goiter, and hyperthyroidism.
Synonyms
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Thyroid resection
