Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Ovariectomy

The surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The surgical removal of one or both ovaries.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Oophorectomy
  • Oophorectomies
  • Ovariectomies
  • Bilateral Ovariectomy
  • Castration, Female
  • Bilateral Ovariectomies
  • Castrations, Female
  • Female Castration
  • Female Castrations
  • Ovariectomies, Bilateral
  • Ovariectomy, Bilateral

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

86

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Previous Indexing

  • Castration (1966-1985)

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  1. E04w.270w.282w.685w
  2. E04w.950w.165w.685w
  3. E04w.950w.300w.680w

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NLM Classification

WP 320

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ovariectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D010052. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D010052
  2. Ovariectomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oophorectomy
  3. Ovariectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1751597