Definition
orchiectomy
noun
- Surgical removal of one or both testicles.
Usage: medical term; also called castration in non-medical contexts
Examples
- The surgeon performed an orchiectomy as part of the cancer treatment plan.
- Bilateral orchiectomy involves the removal of both testicles.
- The patient was informed about the risks and benefits of orchiectomy before the procedure.
- Orchiectomy may be recommended for certain types of testicular cancer.
- Recovery from orchiectomy typically takes several weeks.