annessiectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From Italian annessiectomia, from annessi (“appendages”) + -ectomia (“-ectomy”), so called because the appendages of the uterus are removed. Doublet of adnexectomy. See also an-.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The removal of the ovaries and Fallopian tubes.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| annessiectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |