Definition of "oophorectomy" []

• Surgical removal of one or both ovaries. Also called ovariectomy. (noun)

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• "It's important to remember that oophorectomy is not the only modifiable risk factor for heart disease - diet, exercise, and treatment for underlying conditions such as hypertension and elevated cholesterol are just as important (and may be even more so)."
• "This is particularly dramatic for those who undergo a surgical menopause—that is, when both ovaries are removed, usually along with the uterus, in a procedure called an oophorectomy."
• "She had a oophorectomy, which is removal of the ovaries."