oophorohysterectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From oophoro- + hyster- + -ectomy
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus, commonly performed to treat reproductive diseases or for sterilization in female animals.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| oophorohysterectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |