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orchidectomy /or·chi·dec·to·my/ (or″kĭ-dek´tah-me) orchiectomy. orchidectomy [ôr′kidek′təmē] Etymology: Gk, orchis, testis, ektomē, excision surgical removal of one or both testes. It may be indicated for serious disease or injury to the testis or to control cancer of the prostate by removing a source of androgenic hormones. Also called orchiectomy. orchidectomy see orchiectomy. |
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