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oophorectomy

o·o·pho·rec·to·my
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [oh-uh-fuh-rek-tuh-mee]
    • /ˌoʊ ə fəˈrɛk tə mi/
    • /uːfˈɔːktəmi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-uh-fuh-rek-tuh-mee]
    • /ˌoʊ ə fəˈrɛk tə mi/

Definitions of oophorectomy word

  • noun plural oophorectomy the operation of removing one or both ovaries; ovariectomy. 1
  • noun oophorectomy Surgical removal of one or both ovaries; ovariectomy. 1
  • noun oophorectomy surgical removal of an ovary or ovarian tumour 0
  • noun oophorectomy the surgical removal of one or both ovaries 0
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Origin of oophorectomy

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < New Latin oophor(on) ovary (neuter of Greek ōiophóros egg-bearing; see oo-, -phore) + -ectomy

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Parts of speech for Oophorectomy

noun
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preposition
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oophorectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • oophoritis

    inflammation of an ovary, usually combined with an inflammation of the Fallopian tubes; ovaritis.

  • ovariectomy

    the operation of removing one or both ovaries; oophorectomy.
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