orchotomy Surg.
(ɔːˈkɒtəmɪ)
Also orchio-.
[ad. Gr. ὀρχοτοµία, f. ὄρχις testicle + -τοµία cutting.]
Excision of the testicles; castration.
| 1753 in Chambers Cycl. Supp. 1842 Dunglison Med. Lex., Orcheotomy. 1848 Craig, Orchiotomy, castration; removal by surgical operation of one or both of the testes. |