What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a lymph node?

The medical term for the surgical removal of a lymph node is lymphadenectomy. This procedure is performed to remove enlarged or cancerous lymph nodes, which can be caused by a variety of conditions such as infection, cancer, or autoimmune disorders. Lymphadenectomy may be performed as a diagnostic procedure to obtain a lymph node biopsy, or as a therapeutic procedure to remove cancerous lymph nodes and prevent the spread of cancer.