orchiectomy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The surgical removal of one or both testes.

Pronunciation

ôr'kē-ĕk'tə-mē /ˌɔːɹkiːˈɛktəmi/

Word forms

orchiectomy orchiectomies orchidectomy orchie orchi

Etymology

From Latin orchis + -ectomy.

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