Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

orchidotomy

noun

or-ki-DAH-tuh-mee

Definition

Orchidotomy is a surgical procedure that involves the incision into a testicle or the surgical removal of a testicle.

Examples

The doctor recommended an orchidotomy to treat the underlying testicular issue.
After the orchidotomy, the patient was given specific post-operative care instructions.

Meaning

The term orchidotomy is derived from ‘orchis’, meaning testicle, and ‘tomia’, meaning incision or cutting. It is primarily performed to address various medical conditions affecting the testes.