radiectomy

/ˌrædiˈɛktəmi/ RAY-de-EK-tuh-mee

Definitions

1. noun

The surgical removal of a radioactive implant.

“The doctor recommended a radiectomy to remove the radioactive material from the patient’s body.”

Synonyms

  • implant removal
  • radioactive implant removal

Antonyms

  • radioactive implant placement