ovariotomy

A surgeon performs an ovariotomy in a modern operating room.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Surgical removal of an ovary: "ovariotomy" is a surgical procedure involving the excision of one or both ovaries.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient underwent an ovariotomy to treat a large ovarian cyst. (The surgery removed the ovary containing the cyst.)
  • In the 19th century, ovariotomy was a risky and controversial operation. (The procedure was historically dangerous.)

Advanced Usage

• "to perform an ovariotomy": to carry out the surgical removal of an ovary.

  • The surgeon performed an ovariotomy to prevent the spread of ovarian cancer. (The operation was done for medical necessity.)

• "bilateral ovariotomy": removal of both ovaries.

  • A bilateral ovariotomy was necessary due to advanced disease. (Both ovaries were surgically removed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Ovariectomy (n): a synonym for ovariotomy, often used interchangeably.

  • Ovariectomy is commonly performed in veterinary medicine. (The removal of ovaries in animals.)

• Ovarian (adj): relating to an ovary.

  • Ovarian tissue is examined during an ovariotomy. (The tissue of the ovary is studied.)

Synonyms

• Oophorectomy: the medical term for surgical removal of an ovary.
• Castration (when applied to females): rarely used, but refers to removal of ovaries.

Phrasal Verbs

• None directly associated with "ovariotomy."

Related Idioms

• None directly associated with "ovariotomy."