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Definition of ectomy
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Ectomy: The surgical removal of something. For example, a lumpectomy is the surgical removal of a lump, a tonsillectomy is the removal of the tonsils, and an appendectomy is removal of the appendix.