oophorectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

Pronunciation

/oʊˌɒfəˈɹɛktəmi/ /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/

Word forms

oophorectomy oophorectomies oöphorectomy

Etymology

By surface analysis, oophor- + -ectomy.

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