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radical hysterectomy

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Main Entry: radical hysterectomy
Function: noun
: the surgical removal of the uterus, parametrium, and uterine cervix along with the partial removal of the pelvic lymphnodes that is typically performed to treat cervical or endometrial cancer —see WERTHEIM OPERATION;—compare PANHYSTERECTOMY
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radical hysterectomy n.
Complete surgical removal of the uterus, upper vagina, and parametrium.

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