cystectomy
Pronunciation: sis-tek′tō-mē
Definition:
- Excision of the urinary bladder.
- Excision of the gallbladder (cholecystectomy).
- Removal of a cyst.
[cyst- + G. ektomē, excision]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.

