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panhysterectomy

panhysterectomy

9.9
An operation that removes the womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and nearby lymph nodes
  • noun
  • /ˌpæn.hɪs.təˈrɛk.tə.mi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : panhisterectomía
  • The doctor explained that a panhysterectomy involves the surgical removal of the uterus, ovaries, and cervix.

Examples

  • A panhysterectomy is more extensive than a simple hysterectomy because it removes additional reproductive organs.

  • The patient underwent a panhysterectomy as part of her cancer treatment.

  • After her diagnosis, the doctor recommended a panhysterectomy to remove all at-risk tissue.

  • A panhysterectomy is often recommended for women with certain cancers.

  • Maria had a panhysterectomy last month.

  • For women diagnosed with severe ovarian cancer, a panhysterectomy may be the best option to ensure all affected areas are removed.

  • After discussing her options, she decided to proceed with a panhysterectomy to address her health concerns.

Synonyms

radical hysterectomy
vspanhysterectomy
  • Specialized
1 7.2

Surgery that removes the womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and nearby lymph nodes to treat cancer

is the same operation but not limited to cancer cases

Surface Forms

panhysterectomy singular
panhysterectomies plural

Morphology

panhysterectomy = hysterectomy (semi-transparent) = pan + hysterectomy

The formation pan- + hysterectomy is compositionally predictable in medical morphology, but the prefix 'pan-' and the medical base are specialized and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

Panhysterectomy combines pan- meaning 'all' and hysterectomy meaning 'removal of the womb'. So, a panhysterectomy is a surgery that removes all the main female reproductive organs, which is why it is more extensive than a simple hysterectomy.