prostatectomy

noun

pros·​ta·​tec·​to·​my ˌprä-stə-ˈtek-tə-mē How to pronounce prostatectomy (audio)
plural prostatectomies
: surgical removal or resection of the prostate gland

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Nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy is less invasive than traditional surgery and preserves some or all of the nerve structures that control erectile function, Sperling said. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026 There can be many different causes of pelvic floor dysfunction, including pregnancy and childbirth, traumatic injuries to the pelvic area (from a bad fall or a car accident, for example) and pelvic surgery (such as hysterectomy or prostatectomy). — Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026 Penile length shortening is also common following prostatectomy/pelvic surgery. — Md Published, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2026 Following a successful radical prostatectomy, the composer thought the cancer might be behind him. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prostatectomy

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First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prostatectomy was in 1880

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prostatectomy

noun
pros·​ta·​tec·​to·​my ˌpräs-tə-ˈtek-tə-mē How to pronounce prostatectomy (audio)
plural prostatectomies
: surgical removal or resection of the prostate gland
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