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Medical
Cholecystectomy
koh-leh-sis-TEK-toh-mee
/ˌkoʊlɪsɪsˈtɛktəmiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Cholecystectomy
Dictionary meaning
Surgical removal of the gallbladder.
Examples
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now the standard treatment for gallstones.
Pronunciation tips
Six syllables. Stress on fourth syllable.
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