ectomy Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈɛktəmi/
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Ectomy as a Noun
1
Any operation involving surgical excision or removal.
Word Forms & Grammar
ectomy (plural ectomies)
Words That Rhyme With Ectomy
mastectomyhysterectomyvasectomyappendectomytonsillectomylumpectomyprostatectomymodified radical mastectomyradical mastectomytotal hysterectomyradical hysterectomyhysterectomiessimple mastectomy
Origin of Ectomy
Back-formation from -ectomy, a suffix used in the names of many such operations.
Ectomy at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛktəmi/ |
| Meaning | Any operation involving surgical excision or removal |
| Plural | ectomies |