cholecystectomy

Noun
  1. Surgical removal of the gall bladder (usually for relief of gallstone pain) (synset 100670243)
    is a type of: ablation, cutting out, excision, extirpation - surgical removal of a body part or tissue
    subtypes: lap choly, laparoscopic cholecystectomy - removal of the gall bladder through small punctures in the abdomen to permit the insertion of a laparoscope and surgical instruments

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