Ovariectomize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Ovariectomize is a verb meaning (transitive) To remove the ovaries from.
Meaning
(transitive) To remove the ovaries from.
Example Sentences
Males castrated at birth are smaller (Field et al., 1997a ), and females ovariectomized at birth are larger than their intact male and female counterparts (Field et al., 2004 ).
Word Forms
- ovariectomizes
- ovariectomizing
- ovariectomized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ovariectomise, castrate, orchidectomize, gonadectomise, spay, gonadectomize.
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