lymphadenectomy

[ lim-fad-n-ek-tuh-mee, lim-fuh-dn- ]
/ lɪmˌfæd nˈɛk tə mi, ˌlɪm fə dn- /

noun, plural lym·phad·e·nec·to·mies.

the excision of one or more lymph nodes, usually as a procedure in the surgical removal or destruction of a cancer.

Origin of lymphadenectomy

Medical definitions for lymphadenectomy

lymphadenectomy
[ lĭm-făd′n-ĕktə-mē ]

n.

Excision of one or more lymph nodes.