Radically

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Radically

Radically (/rædɪkəli/), from the Latin radix meaning "root", is a term often used in medical contexts to describe a procedure or treatment that is thorough or complete, particularly in relation to the removal of disease or abnormal tissue.

Etymology

The term radically is derived from the Latin radix, which translates to "root". In a medical context, it is used to denote the complete or thorough removal of disease or abnormal tissue, similar to how one might remove a plant "by the roots" to ensure it does not grow back.

Related Terms

  • Radical surgery: A surgical procedure where the disease and any surrounding tissue or lymph nodes that may be affected are removed.
  • Radical mastectomy: A surgical procedure where the entire breast, chest muscles, and all of the lymph nodes under the arm are removed.
  • Radical prostatectomy: A surgical procedure where the entire prostate and some surrounding tissue are removed.
  • Radical nephrectomy: A surgical procedure where the entire kidney and possibly surrounding tissue, adrenal gland, and lymph nodes are removed.
  • Radical hysterectomy: A surgical procedure where the uterus, cervix, above part of the vagina, and possibly surrounding tissue and lymph nodes are removed.

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