Oophorectomy Definition

ōə-fə-rĕktə-mē
oophorectomies
noun
oophorectomies
The surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
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Noun

Singular:
oophorectomy
Plural:
oophorectomies, ophorectomies

Origin of Oophorectomy

  • From noun use of Ancient Greek ωὀφόρος (ōophoros, “egg-bearing") + -ectomy, corresponding to oophore +"Ž -ectomy.

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Oophorectomy Sentence Examples

  • The decrease in risk offered by risk-reducing mastectomy or oophorectomy is always expressed over a period of time.

  • These include, small bowel resection, stoma, excision of fistulas, right nephrectomy, oophorectomy and possible hysterectomy.

  • The remaining 28 women (93 %) undergoing prophylactic oophorectomy expressed no regret about the decision.

  • Interest in prophylactic oophorectomy may fluctuate based on varying exposure to cues that trigger anxiety.

  • Abstract In a survey in 1989 Spector observed that 70% of women who had had bilateral oophorectomy had never received hormone replacement therapy.

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