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orchiectomy

Abbreviations: orchy

Definition: The surgical removal of one or both testes (testicles); a subcapsular orchiectomy is where the contents of one or both testicles is removed but the testicular capsule is then closed and remains in the scrotum. Abbr: orchy

For more information: See testes, subcapsular.


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