vulvectomy

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Definition

Noun: A surgical procedure to remove part or all of the vulva (the external female genitalia).

Usage

This is a highly specific medical term. It is used in clinical, surgical, and oncological contexts to describe a treatment for conditions such as vulvar cancer, severe pre-cancerous changes, or other diseases affecting the vulvar tissue.

Examples
  • The patient underwent a vulvectomy to treat her early-stage vulvar carcinoma.
  • A partial vulvectomy removes only the diseased tissue, while a radical vulvectomy removes a larger area.
  • The surgeon discussed the risks and benefits of the vulvectomy with the care team.
Advanced Usage
  • Simple Vulvectomy: Removal of the vulva's skin and superficial tissues.
  • Radical Vulvectomy: Extensive removal of the vulva and often the underlying lymph nodes in the groin.
  • Partial/Modified Vulvectomy: Removal of a specific, limited portion of the vulva.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vulvectomies (plural noun): The plural form.
  • Vulvar (adjective): Pertaining to the vulva (e.g., vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia).
  • Vulvectomy is a compound noun formed from "vulva" + "-ectomy" (a suffix meaning "surgical removal of").
Synonyms
  • Excision of the vulva: A more descriptive, non-technical synonym.
  • Vulvar surgery: A broader, less specific term that could encompass a vulvectomy.
Notes on Meaning

This term refers exclusively to a surgical procedure. It does not describe a disease, symptom, or anatomical part itself.

Noun
  1. surgical removal of part or all of the vulva