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Oophorectomy

Oˊo-pho-rec′to-my

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Noun.
[Gr.
ω,ὄν
egg +
φέρειν
to bear + [GREEK] a cutting out.]
(Surg.)
Ovariotomy.

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oophorectomy

oophorectomy

See also: oöphorectomy

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oophorectomy (plural oophorectomies)

  1. (medicine) Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

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