Definition of oophorectomy
oophorectomies
: the surgical removal of an ovary —called also ovariectomy
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Origin and Etymology of oophorectomy
New Latin oophoron ovary (from o- + Greek -phoron, neuter of -phoros -phore) + English -ectomy
First Known Use: 1872
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oophorectomy
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oo·pho·rec·to·my
\ˌō-ə-fə-ˈrek-tə-mē\
Medical Definition of oophorectomy
oophorectomies
: the surgical removal of an ovary—called also ovariectomy
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