oophorectomy

See also: oöphorectomy

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Etymology

From noun use of Ancient Greek ὠοφόρος (ōophóros, egg-bearing) + -ectomy, corresponding to oophore + -ectomy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/

Noun

oophorectomy (plural oophorectomies)

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

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