<procedure> Rarely used term for operative removal of a dermoid cyst. ... Origin: dermoid + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(dur″moid-ek´tә-me) excision of a dermoid cyst.
Type: Term Pronunciation: der′moy-dek′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Rarely used term for operative removal of a dermoid cyst.
dermoidectomy A term for the surgical, or operative, removal of a dermoid cyst. A dermoid cyst is a nonmalignant cystic tumor containing elements derived from the ectoderm; such as, hair, teeth, or skin; also known as a dermoid tumor.