phlebectomy

phlebectomy
Excision of a segment of a vein, performed sometimes for the cure of varicose veins. SEE ALSO: strip (2). SYN: venectomy. [phlebo- + G. ektome, excision]

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n.
the surgical removal of a vein (or part of a vein), sometimes performed for the treatment of varicose veins in the legs (varicectomy).

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phle·bec·to·my (flə-bekґtə-me) [phleb- + -ectomy] excision of a vein, or of a part of a vein.

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