gonadectomy

noun go·nad·ec·to·my \ˌgō-nə-ˈdek-tə-mē\

plural go·nad·ec·to·mies

Definition of GONADECTOMY

: surgical removal of an ovary or testis

— go·nad·ec·to·mized \-ˌmīzd\ adjective

1915

Medical Dictionary

noun go·nad·ec·to·my \ˌgō-nə-ˈdek-tə-mē\

plural go·nad·ec·to·mies

: surgical removal of an ovary or testis

—go·nad·ec·to·mized \-ˌmīzd\ adjective

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