polypectomy
/ˌpɑlɪˈpɛktəmi/
noun
- A surgical procedure to remove a polyp (a small abnormal growth) from inside the body, often from the colon or uterus.
- A polypectomy is a common and safe procedure that can prevent certain types of cancer.
- The doctor recommended a polypectomy to remove the growth found during the colonoscopy.
- After the polypectomy, the patient recovered quickly and went home the same day.