Hemicolectomy
Translation of "hemicolectomy" into Russian
hemicolectomy
NounUK
/ˌhɛmɪkəˈlɛktəmi/
US
/ˌhɛmɪkoʊˈlɛktəmi/
hemicolectomy
hemicolectomies pl
The patient underwent a hemicolectomy to remove the cancerous part of the colon.
Пациенту была проведена гемиколэктомия для удаления пораженной раком части толстой кишки.
Definitions
hemicolectomy
NounUK
/ˌhɛmɪkəˈlɛktəmi/
US
/ˌhɛmɪkoʊˈlɛktəmi/
A surgical procedure in which approximately half of the colon (either the right or left side) is removed.
A right hemicolectomy is often performed for cancers of the ascending colon.
hemicolectomy
AdjectiveUK
/ˌhɛmɪkəˈlɛktəmi/
US
/ˌhɛmɪkoʊˈlɛktəmi/
Relating to or resulting from a hemicolectomy.
Post-hemicolectomy patients are monitored for bowel function.