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orchiectomy
UK
/ˌɔːkɪˈɛktəmi/
US
/ˌɔrkiˈɛktəmi/
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orchiectomy
noun
orchiectomies
pl
UK
/ˌɔːkɪˈɛktəmi/
US
/ˌɔrkiˈɛktəmi/
Translations
орхидэктомия
The patient underwent an orchiectomy to treat his testicular cancer.
Пациенту была проведена орхидэктомия для лечения рака яичка.
Definitions
A surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles.
The patient underwent an orchiectomy as part of his treatment for testicular cancer.
Synonyms
orchidectomy
castration
surgical castration
gonadectomy
testectomy
testicular ablation
orchiectomy
adjective
UK
/ˌɔː.kiˈɛk.tə.mi/
US
/ˌɔr.kiˈɛk.tə.mi/
Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "orchiectomy scar").
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Relating to or resulting from an orchiectomy.
Post-operative care focused on the orchiectomy scar.
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