Nephrocapsectomy definitions

nephrocapsectomy

<procedure> An obsolete operation for decortication, or decapsulation, of the kidney. ... Origin: nephro-+ L. Capsula, a small box, + G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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nephrocapsectomy

Type: Term Pronunciation: nef′rō-kap-sek′tŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Obsolete operation for decortication, or decapsulation, of the kidney.
Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=59186

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