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Common Treatment Procedures of the Lymphatic System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adenoidectomy | surgical removal of the adenoids |
| lymphadenectomy | surgical removal of a lymph node |
| lymphatolysis | surgical destruction of a lymphatic vessel |
| lymphoidectomy | surgical removal of lymph tissue |
| splenoplexy | surgical fixation of the spleen |
| splenectomy | surgical removal of the spleen |
| thymectomy | surgical removal of the thymus |
| tonsilloadenoidectomy | surgical removal of the tonsils and adenoids |
| tonsillectomy | surgical removal of the tonsils |