orchidectomy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- ôr'kĭ-dĕk'tə-mē
Etymology
From Latin orchis (wrongly interpreting orchid- as the stem), from Ancient Greek ὄρχις (órkhis, “orchid, testicle”) + -ectomy.
Meanings
- Synonym of orchiectomy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| orchidectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
orchidectomize · orchidectomist