verb
- performs a nephrectomy; surgically removes a kidney or kidneys
Usage: medical/surgical term; third-person singular present tense of nephrectomize
Examples
- The surgeon nephrectomizes the damaged kidney to prevent further complications.
- In cases of severe renal cancer, the physician nephrectomizes the affected organ.
- The medical team nephrectomizes patients with end-stage kidney disease when necessary.
- The urologist nephrectomizes both kidneys in this rare genetic disorder.
- When infection threatens the organ, the doctor may decide to nephrectomize it.