thymectomy

/ˈθaɪmɛkˈtɒmi/

Definitions

1. noun

the surgical removal of the thymus gland, typically performed to treat myasthenia gravis or thymoma.

“The patient underwent a thymectomy to alleviate the symptoms of myasthenia gravis.”

Synonyms

  • thymal ablation
  • thymus removal

Antonyms

  • thymal transplantation
  • thymus grafting