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What word describes a lymphadenectomy in which only the lymph nodes are removed?

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The word is LIMITED.
Lymphadenectomy refers to the surgical procedure in which lymph glands are removed from the body and examined for the presence of cancerous cells. The procedure is also called lymph node dissection.
When only the nodes are removed the procedure is described as limited.
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