oophorectomy

UK
/ˌəʊəfəˈrɛktəmi/
US
/ˌoʊəfəˈrɛktəmi/
oophorectomynoun
oophorectomies
pl
UK
/ˌəʊəfəˈrɛktəmi/
US
/ˌoʊəfəˈrɛktəmi/
Traductions
The patient underwent an oophorectomy to remove the ovarian tumor.
Пациентке была проведена оофорэктомия для удаления опухоли яичника.
Définitions
A surgical procedure to remove one or both ovaries.
The patient underwent an oophorectomy to treat her ovarian cysts.
oophorectomyadjective
UK
/ˌəʊ.ə.fəˈrɛk.tə.mi/
US
/ˌoʊ.ə.fəˈrɛk.tə.mi/
Used attributively in medical contexts (e.g., “oophorectomy patients”). Non-gradable.
Définitions
Relating to or associated with an oophorectomy procedure.
Post-operative care for oophorectomy patients often includes hormone therapy.