1. surgical removal of one or both ovaries
Usage: medical term; also called ovariectomy

Examples

• The surgeon recommended an oophorectomy to reduce the patient's risk of ovarian cancer.
• A bilateral oophorectomy removes both ovaries and typically induces menopause.
• The decision to undergo oophorectomy is often made in consultation with an oncologist.
• Recovery from oophorectomy usually takes several weeks.
• Some women choose oophorectomy as a preventive measure if they carry genetic risk factors.