pharyngectomy

noun

phar·​yn·​gec·​to·​my ˌfar-ən-ˈjek-tə-mē How to pronounce pharyngectomy (audio)
plural pharyngectomies
: surgical removal of a part of the pharynx

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“Pharyngectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pharyngectomy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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