polypectomy

== English == === Etymology === From polyp +‎ -ectomy. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -ɛktəmi === Noun === polypectomy (countable and uncountable, plural polypectomies) (surgery) The surgical removal of a polyp, typically performed to diagnose, treat, or prevent conditions such as cancer or symptoms caused by the polyp. ==== Related terms ==== polypotome