orchiectomy Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˌɔːɹkiːˈɛktəmi/
What Is Another Word for Orchiectomy?
Common synonyms for orchiectomy are castration and gelding.
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Orchiectomy as a Noun
1
The surgical removal of one or both testes.
Word Forms & Grammar
orchiectomy (plural orchiectomies)
Origin of Orchiectomy
From Latin orchis + English -ectomy.
Orchiectomy in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌɔːɹkiːˈɛktəmi/ |
| Meaning | The surgical removal of one or both testes |
| Synonyms | castration and gelding |
| Plural | orchiectomies |