Surgical excision of one or more lymph nodes. Its most common use is in cancer surgery. (From Dorland, 28th ed, p966)
Synonyms: Lymph Node Excision, Lymph Node Dissection, Lymphadenectomy, Lymphadenectomies, Excision, Lymph Node, Dissections, Lymph Node, Node Dissections, Lymph, Lymph Node Excisions, Node Dissection, Lymph, Lymph Node Dissections, Excisions, Lymph Node, Dissection, Lymph Node
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coordinate with site of lymph nodes but note NECK DISSECTION is available
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D008197
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