Definition

1. Noun:
   • A surgical procedure to remove all or part of a vein: "phlebectomy" refers to the excision of a vein, typically performed to treat certain venous conditions.

Usage

• The word "phlebectomy" is a medical term used specifically in clinical and surgical contexts. It describes a type of operation.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient underwent a phlebectomy to treat the painful varicose veins in her leg.
  • Ambulatory phlebectomy is a minimally invasive technique for vein removal.

Advanced Usage

• "Microphlebectomy": a variant of the procedure using very small incisions.
  • Microphlebectomy often results in less scarring than traditional surgery.

Variants and Related Words

• Phlebectomize (verb, rare): to perform a phlebectomy.
• Venectomy (noun): a synonym for phlebectomy, though less commonly used.

Synonyms

• Vein stripping: a specific, older surgical technique for vein removal.
• Venous excision: a descriptive synonym for the procedure.

Related Medical Terms

• Sclerotherapy: a non-surgical treatment for varicose veins involving an injectable solution.
• Varicose veins: a common condition that may be an indication for a phlebectomy.

Noun

1. surgical removal or all or part of a vein; sometimes done in cases of severe varicose veins