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闌尾切除術

简阑尾切除术 · 繁闌尾切除術

Mandarin · pinyin lán wěi qiē chú shù

appendectomy (medicine)

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闌: Look up this written character
尾: wěi · tail, extremity; end, stern; 6th lunar mansion, determinative star μ¹ Scorpii (Xamidimura)
切: qiè · cut, mince, slice, carve
除: chú · eliminate, remove, except
術: Look up this written character
阑: lán · door screen; railing fence
术: shù · art, skill, special feat; method, technique

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2–3–1–2–4 · lan2 wei3 qie1 chu2 shu4

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laan4 mei5 cit3 ceoi4 seot6

Cantonese word readings for 闌尾切除術. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.

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