ovariohysterectomy en · NOUN
Etymology
From ovario- + hyster- + -ectomy
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A surgical procedure where both the ovaries and uterus are removed, most commonly to sterilize female animals and prevent reproduction and reproductive diseases.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ovariohysterectomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |