Definition of "orchidectomy" [orchidectomy]

• Variant of orchiectomy. (noun)

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• "But now she wants an orchidectomy — the surgical removal of her testes — and she wants the province to pay."
• "She blames her gender identity disorder for her criminal behaviour and believes that having the orchidectomy to complete her transition into womanhood will go a long way in her treatment."
• "If only I had known then what I know now: just write orchidectomy *** on his medical chart, and OHIP will do the wet work."