ovariotomy

/ˌoʊvəˈraɪtəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

a surgical incision into one or both ovaries, especially for the removal of an ovarian cyst or tumor

“The doctor performed an ovariotomy to remove the large ovarian cyst.”

Synonyms

  • ovarian surgery
  • ovarioectomy

Antonyms

  • ovarian preservation