ovariotomy

noun

ovar·​i·​ot·​o·​my ō-ˌver-ē-ˈä-tə-mē How to pronounce ovariotomy (audio)
plural ovariotomies
1
: surgical incision of an ovary
2

Examples of ovariotomy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Ephraim McDowell, who pioneered the practice of ovariotomy, in Kentucky, also conducted experimental surgical procedures on black women. Danielle Jackson, Longreads, 14 June 2018 Certainly, that one story about McDowell discounts a large portion of the existing historical record about his development of the ovariotomy. Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 19 Dec. 2017 This first-ever ovariotomy is considered a proud moment in Kentucky’s history. Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 19 Dec. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of ovariotomy was in 1844

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“Ovariotomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ovariotomy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

ovariotomy

noun
ovar·​i·​ot·​o·​my ō-ˌvar-ē-ˈät-ə-mē, -ˌver- How to pronounce ovariotomy (audio)
plural ovariotomies
1
: surgical incision of an ovary
2
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