ovariectomy

[ oh-vair-ee-ek-tuh-mee ]

noun

, Surgery.

, plural o·var·i·ec·to·mies.

1. the operation of removing one or both ovaries; oophorectomy.

ovariectomy

/ əʊˌvɛərɪˈɛktəmɪ /

noun

1. surgery another name for oophorectomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of ovariectomy¹

First recorded in 1885–90; ovari(um) + -ectomy

Example Sentences

Researchers reasoned these snow monkeys could model mood changes due to ovariectomy without confounding variables like the social stigma of barrenness that might affect women.

From Slate

At the Ohio State Fair grounds there were expert demonstrations of tonsillectomy, caesarian section, amputation of the breast and painless killing of dogs; castration of aged boars; operation for umbilical hernia and rectal prolapse in swine; ovariectomy and dehorning of cattle; artificial insemination of mares.

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