meniscectomy

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meniscectomy

A surgeon performs a meniscectomy in an operating room.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A surgical procedure to remove all or part of the meniscus in the knee: A meniscectomy is an operation where a surgeon excises (cuts out) the damaged cartilage (meniscus) from the knee joint.
Usage
  • The word "meniscectomy" is a specific medical term. It is used primarily in clinical, surgical, and patient-care contexts to describe the type of surgery performed.
  • It functions as a countable noun (e.g., , ).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The orthopedic surgeon recommended a partial meniscectomy to treat the torn cartilage.
    • After his sports injury, he recovered well from his arthroscopic meniscectomy.
    • A complete meniscectomy is less common now due to the importance of the meniscus for knee stability.
Advanced Usage

  • "Partial meniscectomy": A surgical procedure where only the torn or damaged portion of the meniscus is removed, preserving as much healthy cartilage as possible.

    • The surgeon opted for a partial meniscectomy to maintain more of the knee's natural cushioning.

  • "Arthroscopic meniscectomy": A minimally invasive version of the surgery performed using an arthroscope (a small camera) and instruments inserted through tiny incisions.

    • An arthroscopic meniscectomy typically allows for a faster recovery than open surgery.
Variants and Related Words

  • Meniscectomies (n): The plural form.

    • The study compared outcomes for hundreds of meniscectomies.

  • Meniscectomy is a compound noun formed from:

    • Meniscus (n): The C-shaped piece of tough, rubbery cartilage that acts as a shock absorber in the knee (and other joints).
    • -ectomy (suffix): A suffix meaning "surgical removal of," from the Greek ektomē.
Synonyms
  • Meniscal resection: A more general clinical term for the surgical removal of meniscal tissue.
  • Cartilage removal surgery: A less specific, descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases

  • To undergo a meniscectomy: To have this surgery performed on oneself.

    • The athlete had to undergo a meniscectomy and missed the rest of the season.

  • To perform a meniscectomy: To carry out this surgical procedure (from the surgeon's perspective).

    • The doctor will perform the meniscectomy tomorrow morning.
meniscectomy

A surgeon performs a meniscectomy in an operating room.

Noun
  1. surgical removal of the meniscus of the knee