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gonadectomy

/ˌɡoʊnædˈɛktəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does gonadectomy mean?

noun

The surgical removal of one or both gonads, typically as a form of sex reassignment surgery or to treat certain medical conditions.

Example

"The patient underwent a gonadectomy to alleviate symptoms of gender dysphoria."

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