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Oophorectomy

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Updated: November 25, 2007

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Definition: The surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
Pronunciation: oo-fer-EK-tuh-mee
Also Known As: ovariectomy; removal of the ovaries; "complete" hysterectomy
Examples: Some women opt for oophorectomy with a hysterectomy if they are at high risk for ovarian cancer.

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