The surgical terminology suffix "-ectomy" was taken from Greek εκ-τομια = "act of cutting out". It means surgical removal of something, usually from inside the body. A Adenectomy is the surgical removal of a gland. Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids, also known as the pharyngeal tonsils. Adrenalectomy is the removal of one or both adrenal glands. Apicoectomy is the surgical removal of tooth's root tip. Appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix; it is also known as an appendicectomy. Arthrectomy is the removal of a joint of the body. Auriculectomy is the removal of the ear. B Bullectomy is the surgical removal of bullae from the lung. Bunionectomy is the removal of a bunion. Bursectomy is the removal of a bursa, a small sac filled with synovial fluid. C Cardiectomy is the removal of the cardia of the stomach. Cecectomy is the removal of the cecum. Cephalectomy is the surgical removal of the head (decapitation). Cervicectomy is the removal of the cervix. Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. Choroidectomy is the removal of the choroid layer of the eye. Clitoridectomy is the partial or total removal of the external part of the clitoris. Colectomy is the removal of the colon. Craniectomy is the surgical removal of a portion of the cranium. Cystectomy is the removal of the urinary bladder. It also means removal of a cyst. Corpectomy is the removal of a vertebral body as well as the adjacent inter-vertebral discs spine D Discectomy is a surgical procedure involving the dissection of an extravasted segment of the intervertebral disc. Diverticulectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a diverticulum. Duodenectomy is the removal of the duodenum. E Embolectomy is the removal of any type of embolism. Encephalectomy is the removal of the brain. Endarterectomy is the removal of plaque from the lining of the artery otherwise constricted by a buildup of fatty deposits. Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy is the burning, severing, removing or clamping parts of the sympathetic nerve trunk. Esophagectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus. Extrapleural pneumonectomy is the removal of the entire lung along with the pleura, the lung lining and part of the pericardium, the lining of the heart. F Frenectomy is the removal of a frenulum. Fundectomy is the removal of the fundus of an organ, such as the uterus or the stomach. G Ganglionectomy is