Radical Hysterectomy (hiss-ter-EK-toe-mee) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Radical Hysterectomy (hiss-ter-EK-toe-mee)? Surgery to remove the uterus, cervix, and part of the vagina. The ovaries, fallopian tubes, and nearby lymph nodes may also be removed.

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