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An appendectomy (known outside the United States as appendisectomy or appendicectomy) is the surgical removal of the vermiform appendix.

Arthroscopy (also called arthroscopic or keyhole surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure on a joint in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage is performed using an arthroscope, an endoscope that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.

Astragalectomy, sometimes called a talectomy, is a surgical operation for removal of the talus bone (astragalus) for stabilization of the ankle.

Auriculectomy is the surgical removal of the ear due to disease or trauma, generally followed by rehabilitation involving Ear Prosthesis.

An axotomy is the cutting or otherwise severing of an axon.