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- [oh-vair-ee-ek-tuh-mee]
- /oʊˌvɛər iˈɛk tə mi/
- /ˌəʊveərˈaɪktəmi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-vair-ee-ek-tuh-mee]
- /oʊˌvɛər iˈɛk tə mi/
Definitions of ovariectomy word
- noun plural ovariectomy the operation of removing one or both ovaries; oophorectomy. 1
- noun ovariectomy Surgical removal of one or both ovaries; oophorectomy. 1
- noun ovariectomy the surgical removal of one or both ovaries 0
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Origin of ovariectomy
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; ovari(um) + -ectomy
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Parts of speech for Ovariectomy
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ovariectomy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ovariectomy usage trend in Literature
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