Procedures & Surgery

orchiectomy

Meaning of orchiectomy: Surgery to remove one or both testicles.

Definition of orchiectomy

Surgery to remove one or both testicles. Also called orchidectomy.

How orchiectomy is built

orchi ectomy orchiectomy

orch/o, orchi/o Combining form · Greek testis
-ectomy Suffix · Greek surgical removal, excision

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Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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