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ovariectomy
This term is a precise medical descriptor used primarily in clinical, surgical, and veterinary contexts. It carries a neutral, technical connotation, focusing on the anatomical action of excision rather than the pathology leading to the procedure. It is frequently paired with the adjective bilateral when both ovaries are removed, or unilateral when only one is targeted.
As a specialized medical noun, it follows standard countability rules for surgical procedures. While it can be used in the plural to describe multiple instances of the operation across different patients or cases, it is most commonly encountered in the singular to describe a specific patient's treatment plan.
Meanings
Examples
The surgeon recommended a bilateral ovariectomy to treat the ovarian cancer.
I need to schedule an ovariectomy for my cat tomorrow morning.
An ovariectomy will lead to an immediate drop in estrogen levels.
The patient underwent a unilateral ovariectomy to remove a benign cyst.
Is an ovariectomy the only option for managing this condition?
The veterinary textbook describes the precise steps of a canine ovariectomy.
She worried about the hormonal changes following her ovariectomy.
The procedure was a successful ovariectomy with minimal blood loss.