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exeresis

SYN: excision. [G. exairesis, a taking out, fr. haireo, to take, grasp]

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ex·er·e·sis ig-'zer-ə-səs n, pl -e·ses -ə-.sēz surgical removal of a part or organ (as a nerve)

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ex·er·e·sis (ek-serґə-sis) [Gr. exairesis a taking out] surgical removal or excision.

Medical dictionary. 2011.