Synonyms for tylectomy
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The surgical removal of a tumour or cyst, especially from the breast; a lumpectomy. It was used recently to represent removing active retinoblastoma tumors from the eye.
Forms
- Plural
- tylectomies → lumpectomies…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| tylectomy | steady | |
| lumpectomy | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- lumpectomy4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (lumpectomy4 = 4 syllables).