nephrectomy

Definition

The surgical eviction of one of your kidneys—a procedure where surgeons remove this bean-shaped filtration system with the confidence of someone who knows you came with a spare. Whether you're donating to a friend or ditching a defective one, this is the kind of permanent decision that requires more paperwork than most marriages.

Example Usage

The living donor underwent a nephrectomy to contribute a kidney to her sister, making her the kind of sibling that actually gives life.

Source: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary

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