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Pancreatectomy

Definition:

Pancreatectomy refers to the surgical removal of all or part of the pancreas, which is a gland located in the abdomen that produces digestive enzymes and hormones such as insulin.

Examples:

Noun:

• My father underwent a pancreatectomy to treat his pancreatic cancer.
• The patient is recovering well after a successful pancreatectomy.

Adjective:

• The surgeon performed a pancreatectomy procedure with great precision.
• Post-pancreatectomy complications can include pancreatic leakage.

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