orchiectomy

UK
/ˌɔːkɪˈɛktəmi/
US
/ˌɔrkiˈɛktəmi/

Translations

orchiectomynoun
orchiectomies
pl
UK
/ˌɔːkɪˈɛktəmi/
US
/ˌɔrkiˈɛktəmi/
The patient underwent an orchiectomy to treat his testicular cancer.
Пациенту была проведена орхидэктомия для лечения рака яичка.
Synonyms
surgical castration
testicular ablation
orchiectomyadjective
UK
/ˌɔː.kiˈɛk.tə.mi/
US
/ˌɔr.kiˈɛk.tə.mi/
Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., "orchiectomy scar").

Definitions

orchiectomynoun
A surgical procedure to remove one or both testicles.
The patient underwent an orchiectomy as part of his treatment for testicular cancer.
orchiectomyadjective
Relating to or resulting from an orchiectomy.
Post-operative care focused on the orchiectomy scar.