orchidectomy

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative forms 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative forms

• orchiectomy

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: ôr'kĭ-dĕk'tə-mē

[edit] Noun

orchidectomy (plural orchidectomies)

1. (surgery) The procedure to remove one or both testes.

[edit] Synonyms

• castration
• neutering
• gelding
• gonadectomy
• sterilization

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