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Thyroidectomy

Description:

A thyroidectomy refers to the surgical removal of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck. This procedure is typically performed due to conditions such as thyroid cancer, goiter, or hyperthyroidism.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

• The patient underwent a thyroidectomy to treat her thyroid cancer.
• After the thyroidectomy, the patient will require lifelong thyroid hormone replacement therapy.

Verb:

• The surgeon skillfully thyroidectomized the patient, removing the affected gland completely.

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