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nephrotomy

 

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Noun nephrotomy has 1 sense
  1. nephrotomy - incision into a kidney (usually to remove a kidney stone)
    --1 is a kind of
    incision, section, surgical incision

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Nephrotomy

Noun: Nephrotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the kidney, typically to remove stones or to investigate and treat certain kidney conditions.

Example sentence: The patient underwent nephrotomy to remove a large kidney stone that was causing severe pain.

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Noun: In zoology, nephrotomy refers to the opening or connection through which the excretory products are discharged from the body of an animal.

Example sentence: The nephrotomy of the fish allows for the elimination of waste products from its body into the water.

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Noun: In some local dialects, nephrotomy is a colloquial term referring to a gathering or social event held within a specific neighborhood or community.

Example sentence: The annual neighborhood nephrotomy brought the community together for a day of celebration and friendship.

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