ovariohysterectomy

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The surgical removal of one or both ovaries and the uterus. Also called oophorohysterectomy.

ovariohysterectomy

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the surgical removal of the uterus and ovaries.

ovariohysterectomy

surgical excision of the ovaries and the uterus, used as a means of preventing pregnancy and ovarian cyclicity, and for removal of a diseased uterus. The common 'spay' operation in dogs and cats.

ovariohysterectomy hooks

see spay hook.

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