How Do You Spell SPHYRECTOMY?

1. Sphyrectomy refers to a surgical procedure that involves the removal or excision of the spleen. The term is derived from the Greek words "sphyr" which means "spleen" and "ectomy" which means "removal".

   The spleen is an organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, beneath the rib cage. It is a part of the lymphatic system and plays a crucial role in filtering the blood, producing and storing white blood cells, and removing old or damaged red blood cells.

   Sphyrectomy may be performed for various reasons, including the treatment of certain diseases or conditions. In cases where the spleen is enlarged or has suffered trauma, such as in cases of splenic rupture due to injury, a sphyrectomy may be necessary. Additionally, certain blood disorders, such as hereditary spherocytosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), or certain types of cancers may also require the removal of the spleen.

   The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia. Surgeons may use either an open surgical approach, where a large incision is made in the abdomen, or minimally invasive techniques, such as laparoscopic or robotic-assisted surgery. After the spleen is removed, patients may experience changes in their immune system and may be more prone to certain infections. However, the body can adapt and compensate for the absence of the spleen over time.

2. Exsection of the malleus.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for SPHYRECTOMY

The word "sphyrectomy" is a medical term used to refer to the surgical removal of the spleen.

The term is derived from the combination of two Greek words: "splḗn" (σπλήν), which means "spleen", and "ektomḗ" (ἐκτομή), meaning "a cutting out" or "excision".

Therefore, "sphyrectomy" literally means "excision of the spleen" in Greek.