oophorotomy

English

Etymology

By surface analysis, oophor- +‎ -otomy.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /oʊˌɒfəˈɹɒtəmi/, /ˌəʊəfəˈɹɒtəmi/
  • Rhymes: -ɒtəmi

Noun

oophorotomy (uncountable)

  1. (surgery) An incision into an ovary.
    Synonym: ovariotomy
    Hypernyms: procedure, operation, surgery, treatment, therapy
    Coordinate terms: oophorectomy, ovariectomy, oophorosalpingectomy; salpingotomy, salpingostomy, salpingectomy
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