1. surgical removal of an ovary or ovaries
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient underwent ovariotomy to treat the ovarian cyst.
• Ovariotomy may be recommended in cases of ovarian cancer.
• The surgeon performed a bilateral ovariotomy to remove both ovaries.
• Recovery from ovariotomy typically takes several weeks.
• Ovariotomy was first performed successfully in the 19th century.
• The medical team discussed the risks and benefits of ovariotomy with the patient.