Recent Examples on the WebLisa Jacobson, an equine veterinarian in Colorado, says ovariectomy risks infection, internal bleeding and pain.—Britta Lokting, Washington Post, 18 Nov. 2020 Their collaboration further showed a connection between hormones and cancer: mammary tumors decreased in female mice with ovariectomies while the tumors increased in pregnant mice.—Leila McNeill, Smithsonian, 20 Mar. 2018
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'ovariectomy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Share