orchiotomy

/ˌɔːrkiˈɒtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A surgical incision into an ovary, especially to remove an ovary.

“The doctor performed an ovariectomy and an orchioectomy, followed by an orchiotomy to remove the remaining ovarian tissue.”

Synonyms

  • orchioectomy
  • ovariectomy

Antonyms

  • ovarian preservation