Pancreatectomy

Introduction: Pancreatectomy

Description of Pancreatectomy

Pancreatectomy: surgical removal of part or all of the pancreas.
Source: WordNet 2.1

Pancreatectomy: surgical removal of the pancreas.
Source: CRISP

Pancreatectomy: Surgical removal of the pancreas. (Dorland, 28th ed).
Source: MeSH 2007

Terms associated with Pancreatectomy:

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• Pancreaticojejunostomy

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Pancreatectomy

• Digestive System Surgical Procedures

Source - MeSH 2007

• endocrine surgery

Source - CRISP

• ablation
• extirpation
• cutting out
• excision

Source - WordNet 2.1

Hierarchical classifications of Pancreatectomy

The following list attempts to classify Pancreatectomy into categories where each line is subset of the next.

WordNet 2.1

• ablation,cutting out,excision,extirpation
• operation,surgery,surgical operation,surgical procedure,surgical process
• medical procedure
• procedure,process
• activity
• act,human action,human activity

Source: WordNet 2.1

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Surgical Procedures, Operative
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures
    • Pancreatectomy

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