Cordectomy is the surgical removal of a cord. It usually refers to removal of the vocal cord, often for the purpose of treating Laryngeal Cancer [http://www.utmb.edu/otoref/Grnds/Conserv-Laryng-Surg-2003-0528/Conserv-Laryn-Surg-2003-0528.htm. The word is derived from the Greek, combining `Chorde` and `ektome` meaning excision. It can be carrie...
An operation on the vocal cords or on the spinal cord.
<procedure> Excision of a part or whole of a cord. ... Origin: G. Chorde, cord, + ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kor-dek´tә-me) surgical removal of a cord, such as a vocal cord.
An operation to remove a vocal cord.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kōr-dek′tō-mē Definitions: 1. Excision of a part or whole of a vocal cord.
Cordectomy: 1. Surgical removal of a vocal cord. 2. Surgical removal of part of the spinal cord. From cord + -ectomy (removal).
cordectomy 1. Surgical removal of a vocal cord. 2. Surgical removal of a part of the spinal cord.