Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ovariectomized
Adjective
/ˌəʊvəˈrɪɛk.tə.maɪzd/
Definition
A medical term used to describe the surgical removal of one or both ovaries from a female animal or human.
Examples
- The study involved ovariectomized rats to assess the effects of hormone therapy.
- Many research experiments utilize ovariectomized models to understand hormonal impacts.
Meaning
The term refers specifically to the state of an organism that has undergone this surgical procedure.
Synonyms
- Ovary-removed
- Ovary-resected
