ovariectomy

n. the surgical removal of an ovary. This procedure may be performed when the ovaries are diseased or injured. Under some circumstances, as when a woman is at very high risk for ovarian cancer, it may be carried out prophylactically (see prophylactic surgery). Removal of ovaries in premenopausal women will induce menopause. Also called oophorectomy.

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Psychology term of the day

January 23rd 2025

Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT)

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