gonadectomy
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go·nad·ec·to·my

noun \ˌgō-nə-ˈdek-tə-mē\
plural go·nad·ec·to·mies

Definition of GONADECTOMY

: surgical removal of an ovary or testis
go·nad·ec·to·mized \-ˌmīzd\ adjective

First Known Use of GONADECTOMY

1915

go·nad·ec·to·my

noun \ˌgō-nə-ˈdek-tə-mē\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; go·nad·ec·to·mies

Medical Definition of GONADECTOMY

: surgical removal of an ovary or testis
go·nad·ec·to·mized \-ˌmīzd\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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