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What words have the suffix -ectomy?

The suffix "-ectomy" means "surgical removal" or "excision." Here are some words that use this suffix:

* Appendectomy: Surgical removal of the appendix

* Cholecystectomy: Surgical removal of the gallbladder

* Tonsillectomy: Surgical removal of the tonsils

* Hysterectomy: Surgical removal of the uterus

* Oophorectomy: Surgical removal of an ovary

* Prostatectomy: Surgical removal of the prostate

* Nephrectomy: Surgical removal of a kidney

* Colectomy: Surgical removal of part or all of the colon

* Mastectomy: Surgical removal of a breast

* Splenectomy: Surgical removal of the spleen

* Thyrectomy: Surgical removal of the thyroid gland

* Craniotomy: Surgical opening of the skull (not strictly a removal)

* Lobectomy: Surgical removal of a lobe of an organ (e.g., lung lobectomy)

* Resection: Surgical removal of a part of an organ (e.g., bowel resection)

This is not an exhaustive list, as there are many more surgical procedures that involve the removal of specific organs or tissues.

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