lobectomy lobectomy /lɒˈbɛktəmi/

noun

1. Surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain)  ( lobectomy )
   surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body (as the lung or brain)
    Following the diagnosis of lung cancer, she had a lobectomy to remove the affected lobe.
   Following the diagnosis of lung cancer, she had a lobectomy to remove the affected lobe.