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orchotomy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun orchotomy has 1 sense
  1. orchotomy - surgical incision into the testis to obtain material for analysis (as in cases of abnormally low sperm count)
    --1 is a kind of
    incision, section, surgical incision

Definitions from the Web

Orchotomy

Description

Orchotomy is a medical term referring to the surgical removal or incision of the testicles (testes). It is typically used as a treatment option for conditions such as testicular cancer, testicular torsion, or to control hormone-related disorders.

Senses and Usages

Medical

In the medical field, orchotomy specifically refers to the surgical procedure of removing or making an incision in one or both testicles.

Example Sentence: The patient underwent orchotomy to remove the cancerous testicle.

Historical

In ancient times, orchotomy was practiced as a means of castration either as a punishment, in religious rites, or to preserve a higher vocal pitch in male singers (eunuchs).

Example Sentence: In ancient Rome, gladiators who were enslaved underwent orchotomy to ensure their loyalty and prevent procreation.

Linguistics

In linguistic contexts, orchotomy can be used metaphorically to denote the process of dissecting or breaking apart complex language or speech patterns to better understand their components and structure.

Example Sentence: Linguists employ orchotomy to analyze and classify the grammatical structure of a language.

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