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I had a prostatectomy in the fall and fortunately it was encapsulated and I didn't have to go through chemotherapy.
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Meaning of "prostatectomy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PROSTATECTOMY

prostatectomy  [ˌprɒstəˈtɛktəmɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROSTATECTOMY

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Prostatectomy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PROSTATECTOMY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Prostatectomy

A prostatectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the prostate gland. Multiple surgical approaches exist for each. A simple prostatectomy is indicated in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, while a Radical prostatectomy is indicated in the treatment of prostate cancer. There are several forms of the operation...

Definition of prostatectomy in the English dictionary

The definition of prostatectomy in the dictionary is surgical removal of all or a part of the prostate gland.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROSTATECTOMY


adenoidectomy
ˌædɪnɔɪˈdɛktəmɪ
adrenalectomy
əˌdriːnəlˈɛktəmɪ
cholecystectomy
ˌkɒlɪsɪˈstɛktəmɪ
colectomy
kəˈlɛktəmɪ
cystectomy
sɪˈstɛktəmɪ
hepatectomy
ˌhɛpəˈtɛktəmɪ
hysterectomy
ˌhɪstəˈrɛktəmɪ
laminectomy
ˌlæmɪˈnɛktəmɪ
laryngectomy
ˌlærɪnˈdʒɛktəmɪ
lobectomy
ləʊˈbɛktəmɪ
lumpectomy
lʌmˈpɛktəmɪ
mastectomy
mæˈstɛktəmɪ
myomectomy
ˌmaɪəˈmɛktəmɪ
oophorectomy
ˌəʊəfəˈrɛktəmɪ
pneumonectomy
ˌnjuːməʊˈnɛktəmɪ
postmastectomy
ˌpəʊstmæˈstɛktəmɪ
rhytidectomy
ˌrɪtɪˈdɛktəmɪ
splenectomy
splɪˈnɛktəmɪ
thyroidectomy
ˌθaɪrɔɪˈdɛktəmɪ
vasectomy
væˈsɛktəmɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROSTATECTOMY

prostacyclin
prostaglandin
prostanthera
prostate
prostate cancer
prostate gland
prostatectomies
prostatic
prostatism
prostatitis
prosterna
prosternum
prostheses
prosthesis
prosthetic
prosthetic group
prosthetically
prosthetics
prosthetist
prosthodontia

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROSTATECTOMY

anatomy
appendectomy
appendicectomy
craniectomy
embolectomy
endarterectomy
gastrectomy
gingivectomy
hemorrhoidectomy
hypophysectomy
keratectomy
meniscectomy
nephrectomy
ovariectomy
pancreatectomy
phlebectomy
salpingectomy
sympathectomy
thymectomy
tonsillectomy
vitrectomy

Synonyms and antonyms of prostatectomy in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «prostatectomy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROSTATECTOMY

Find out the translation of prostatectomy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of prostatectomy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «prostatectomy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

前列腺
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

prostatectomía
570 millions of speakers

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prostatectomy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

prostatectomy
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

استئصال البروستاتا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

простатэктомия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

prostatectomia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

prostatectomy
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

prostatectomie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Prostatektomi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Prostatektomie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

前立腺切除
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

전립선
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prostatectomy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tuyến tiền liệt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுக்கிலவெடுப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रोस्टेट ग्रंथी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

prostatektomi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prostatectomia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prostatektomii
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

простатектомія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prostatectomie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προστατεκτομή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

prostatectomie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

prostatektomi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

prostatektomi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of prostatectomy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROSTATECTOMY»

The term «prostatectomy» is regularly used and occupies the 87.441 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROSTATECTOMY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about prostatectomy

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QUOTES WITH «PROSTATECTOMY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word prostatectomy.
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Steve Garvey
I had a prostatectomy in the fall and fortunately it was encapsulated and I didn't have to go through chemotherapy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROSTATECTOMY»

Discover the use of prostatectomy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to prostatectomy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Atlas of Robotic Prostatectomy
The information contained in this atlas will be of great value in enabling surgeons to improve their results and to take full advantage of the benefits of robotic prostatectomy compared with open prostatectomy.
Hubert John, Peter Wiklund, Jorn H. Witt, 2012
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Radical Prostatectomy: From Open to Robotic
Radical prostatectomy involves the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland and the seminal vesicles. Recently the open operation has been challenged by laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
Roger Kirby, Francesco Montorsi, Joseph A Smith, 2007
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Endoscopic Extraperitoneal Radical Prostatectomy: ...
Endoscopic/ laparoscopic extraperitoneal radical prostatectomy (EERPE) has become established as a therapeutic option for localized prostate cancer. This book is an atlas, not a conventional textbook.
J.-U. Stolzenburg, M.T. Gettman, E.N. Liatsikos, 2007
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Complications of Urologic Surgery and Practice: Diagnosis, ...
Mani Menon and Akshay Bhandari Vattikuti Urology Institute, Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. INTRODUCTION Since its introduction to the United States in 2001, robotic prostatectomy has gained wide acceptance among  ...
Kevin R. Loughlin, 2007
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Validation of Quality Indicators for Radical Prostatectomy
Objectives. (1) To assess variations in quality indicators by hospital volume; and (2) To investigate whether certain explanatory variables account for some of the variation observed in Objective 1.
Ellen Oi Man Chan, 2007
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Essential Urologic Laparoscopy: The Complete Clinical Guide
Tooher R, Swindle P, Woo H, Miller J, Maddern G. Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for localized prostate cancer: a systematic review of comparative studies. J Urol 175: 2011–2017, 2006. 16. Sulser T, Guillonneau B, Vallancien G, Gaston ...
Stephen Y. Nakada, Sean Hedican, 2009
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Comprehensive Textbook of Genitourinary Oncology
Nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy: evaluation of results after 250 patients. / Urol 1990;143:538. 81. Bahnson RR, Catalona WJ. Papaverine testing of impotent patients following nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy./ Urol 1988;139: 773. 82.
Nicholas Vogelzang, 2006
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Advanced Therapy of Prostate Disease
Clinical care pathway for radical prostatectomy. OR = CHAPTER 19 Successful treatment of localized carcinoma of the prostate is dependent upon appropriate patient selection and proper preparation. This not only influences ultimate ...
Martin I. Resnick, Ian Murchie Thompson, 2000
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New Technologies in Urology
Radical prostatectomy: making it a better operation in the new millennium. Int J Urol. 2001;8(7):S9–S14 11. Young HH. The early diagnosis and radical cure of carcinoma of the prostate. Being a study of 40 cases and presentation of a radical  ...
Prokar Dasgupta, John M. Fitzpatrick, Roger Kirby, 2010
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Robotic Urologic Surgery
Bentas W, Wolfram M, Jones J, Brautigam R, Kramer W, Binder J. Robotic technology and the translation of open radical prostatectomy to laparoscopy: the early Frankfurt experience with robotic radical prostatectomy and one year follow- up.
Vipul R. Patel, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROSTATECTOMY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term prostatectomy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Often Upgraded at Prostatectomy
(HealthDay News) -- Many clinically low-risk prostate cancer patients are upgraded at prostatectomy, according to a study published in The Journal of Urology. «Renal and Urology News, Jul 15»
2
AxoGen, Inc. Announces Completion of a Pilot Clinical Study …
In a radical prostatectomy procedure the goal is to remove cancer cells while protecting erectile function and continence. However, in some cases, to ensure ... «GlobeNewswire, Jun 15»
3
Radical Prostatectomy Offers Excellent Long-Term Outcomes
NEW ORLEANS—Radical prostatectomy (RP) is associated with excellent long-term outcomes in patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa), Italian ... «Renal and Urology News, May 15»
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Elevated Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio Linked to Worse …
Elevated neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio prior to radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer significantly associated with biochemical recurrence. «Cancer Therapy Advisor, May 15»
5
3D Systems Announces First Virtual Reality Robotic Prostatectomy
Specifically, they are introducing the very first virtual reality robotic prostatectomy simulation training, complete with reading printed soft tissue models. «3DPrint.com, May 15»
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Vitamin D₃ May Keep Low-Risk Prostate Cancers in Check
Vitamin D₃ supplementation after a prostate biopsy reduces inflammation and might even obviate the need for eventual prostatectomy or radiation therapy by ... «Medscape, Mar 15»
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Radiation treatment can be delayed after prostatectomy to prevent …
"There's this commonly held belief that the longer you delay radiation therapy, the more opportunity a patient has for recovery from prostatectomy, and therefore ... «News-Medical.net, Mar 15»
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Patients With Persistent PSA After Prostatectomy Should Receive …
The study entitled “Prostate-Specific Antigen Persistence After Radical Prostatectomy as a Predictive Factor of Clinical Relapse-Free Survival and Overall ... «Prostate Cancer News Today, Feb 15»
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Patients with detectable PSA post-prostatectomy should receive …
Prostate cancer patients with detectable prostate specific antigen (PSA) following radical prostatectomy should receive earlier, more aggressive radiation ... «Medical Xpress, Feb 15»
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Protective patch linked to erectile function recovery
"I think we now have a means of circumventing some of the surgical trauma (associated with nerve-sparing prostatectomy). No matter how good we are, we inflict ... «ModernMedicine, Nov 14»

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