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oophorectomy

noun

  1. surgical removal of one or both ovaries
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Pronunciation: /oʊˌɒfəˈɹɛktəmi/ / /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɛktəmi/

noun

Etymology: By surface analysis, oophor- + -ectomy.

  1. Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
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