uninephrectomy

noun

plural uninephrectomies
: surgical excision of one kidney
uninephrectomized adjective
or chiefly British uninephrectomised

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Uninephrectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/uninephrectomy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!