transversectomy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|surgery}} The [[surgical]] [[excision]] of a [[transverse process]] of a [[vertebra]].
2. {{lb|en|surgery}} A [[colectomy]] involving the [[removal]] of only the [[transverse colon]].

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