1. surgical removal of a lobe of an organ, especially the lung or liver
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient underwent a lobectomy to remove the cancerous tissue from his lung.
• After the lobectomy, she needed several weeks to recover fully.
• The surgeon recommended a lobectomy as the best treatment option.
• A lobectomy of the right upper lobe was performed successfully.
• The medical team prepared for the complex lobectomy procedure.
• Recovery time after a lobectomy varies depending on the patient’s overall health.