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Oophorectomy

Oˊo-pho-rec′to-my

,

Noun.

[Gr.

ω,ὄν

egg +

φέρειν

to bear + [GREEK] a cutting out.]

(Surg.)

Ovariotomy.

Definition 2024

oophorectomy

oophorectomy

See also: oöphorectomy

English

Alternative forms

oöphorectomy

Noun

oophorectomy ‎(plural oophorectomies)

(medicine) Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

Synonyms

ovariectomy

Translations

surgical removal of ovaries

Finnish: ooforektomia