phlebectomy
/flɪˈbɛktəmi/
noun
- A surgical procedure to remove a vein, often used to treat varicose veins.
- The doctor recommended a phlebectomy to remove the damaged vein in her leg.
- After the phlebectomy, the patient wore compression stockings to help with healing.
- Phlebectomy is a common outpatient procedure for people with painful varicose veins.