Definition

A medical procedure in which one or both ovaries are surgically removed from a woman's body.

Example

After the diagnosis, the doctor recommended an oophorectomy to prevent further health issues.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an oophorectomy?

Yeah, I think it's when they remove one of the ovaries, right?

Exactly! It's a pretty serious surgery, usually done for health reasons.

I hope anyone who needs it has a good recovery.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Oophorectomy is formed from "oophoron" (from Greek "ōophoron", meaning ovary) and "-ectomy" (from Greek "ektomē", meaning excision or removal). The word refers to the surgical removal of an ovary.

Memory Tip

Imagine the word 'oophoron' which relates to the ovary being 'removed' ('-ectomy') — this helps you remember that oophorectomy means the surgical removal of an ovary.

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