PsychologyAugust 7, 2026

myomectomy

my-uh-MEK-tuh-mee

Definition

A surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids from the uterus while preserving the organ itself.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'mys' (muscle), 'ōma' (tumor), and 'ektomē' (excision), literally meaning the surgical removal of a muscle tumor.

In the news

The term is mentioned in the context of comparing how different imaging techniques, such as MRI and ultrasound, are used to map uterine fibroids prior to this surgical intervention.

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