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EDEHOHLS OPERATION

\ˈɛdɪhˌə͡ʊlz ˌɒpəɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \ˈɛdɪhˌə‍ʊlz ˌɒpəɹˈe‍ɪʃən], \ˈɛ_d_ɪ_h_ˌəʊ_l_z ˌɒ_p_ə_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of EDEHOHLS OPERATION

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.

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Decortication, or decapsulation, of the kidney, in order to provide a more abundant blood-supply and thereby increase the functional activity of the organ in cases of chronic nephritis.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

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