vulvectomy
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Vulvectomy — refers to a gynecological procedure in which the vulva is partly or completely removed. Usually this is performed as a last resort in certain cases of cancer, vulvar dysplasia or Human Papilloma Virus (genital warts). The patient experiences… … Wikipedia
vulvectomy — Excision (either partial, complete, or radical) of the vulva. [vulva + G. ektome, excision] * * * vul·vec·to·my .vəl vek tə mē n, pl mies surgical excision of the vulva * * * n. surgical removal of the external genitals (se … Medical dictionary
vulvectomy — n. surgical removal of the external genitals (see vulva) of a woman. Simple vulvectomy involves excision of the labia majora, labia minora, and clitoris and is carried out for a nonmalignant growth. Radical vulvectomy is a much more extensive… … The new mediacal dictionary
vulvectomy — vul·vec·to·my (vŭl vĕkʹtə mē) n. pl. vul·vec·to·mies Surgical removal of the vulva. * * * … Universalium
vulvectomy — n. surgical removal of the vulva, surgical removal of the external portions of the female genitals … English contemporary dictionary
vulvectomy — noun surgical removal of part or all of the vulva • Hypernyms: ↑ablation, ↑extirpation, ↑cutting out, ↑excision … Useful english dictionary
Вульвэктомия (Vulvectomy) — хирургическая операция, заключающаяся в удалении у женщины наружных гениталий (см. Вульва). В случае простой вульвэктомии (simple vulvectomy), которая выполняется при наличии у женщины доброкачественных новообразований наружных половых органов,… … Медицинские термины
partial vulvectomy — Surgery to remove most, but not all, of the vulva (the external female genital organs, including the clitoris, vaginal lips, and the opening to the vagina) … English dictionary of cancer terms
radical vulvectomy — Surgery to remove the entire vulva (the external female genital organs, including the clitoris, vaginal lips, and the opening to the vagina) and nearby lymph nodes … English dictionary of cancer terms
simple vulvectomy — Surgery to remove the entire vulva (the external female genital organs, including the clitoris, vaginal lips, and the opening to the vagina) … English dictionary of cancer terms
