ovariohysterectomy

Questions

What does ovariohysterectomy mean?

A surgical procedure where both the ovaries and uterus are removed, most commonly to sterilize female animals and prevent reproduction and reproductive diseases.

Where does ovariohysterectomy come from?

From ovario- + hyster- + -ectomy

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