Hemipelvectomy
hemipelvectomy hem·i·pel·vec·to·my (hěm’ĭ-pěl-věk’tə-mē)
n.
Amputation of an entire leg together with one lateral half of the pelvis on the same side. Also called interpelviabdominal amputation.
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