Pronunciation:
sigh toe ree DUCK tiv • (noun)
Also Known As:
debulking
Common Misspellings:
cytereductive
Related Resources:
Definition:
Surgery done when cancer has spread in the pelvic/abdominal area, to remove as
much of the tumor as possible.
Related Terms
• surgical staging
• ovarian cancer
What is Cytoreductive Surgery?
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