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thymectomy

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thymectomy [thī′mek·tə·mē]
(medicine)
Surgical removal of the thymus gland.


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The procedure, called a video-assisted thoracoscopic extended thymectomy, was performed by Dr Fouad M.
She fits the age range where thymectomy could be useful.
Epidemiologic information 1 41 -y-old female factory worker, previously healthy, with a history of thymectomy for benign thymoma 6 wk before illness onset, had recovered fully, did not require any medications, and resumed working.
 
 
 
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