Definition of NEPHRECTOMY

nephrectomy

Plural: nephrectomies

Noun

  • surgical removal of a kidney
  • The surgical removal of a kidney.

Origin / Etymology

From nephr- + -ectomy.

Scrabble Score: 23

nephrectomy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nephrectomy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nephrectomy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

nephrectomy: valid Words With Friends Word