oophorectomy

noun

oophorectomy

noun

/oʊˌɒfəˈɹɛktəmi/ · /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/

Etymology By surface analysis, oophor- + -ectomy.

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery The surgical removal of one or both ovaries, usually performed to treat or prevent conditions such as ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, or other ovarian disorders.

Related terms: oophorectomize

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