ovariotomy
noun
ovar·i·ot·o·my ō-ˌver-ē-ˈä-tə-mē 
plural ovariotomies
1
: surgical incision of an ovary
2
: oophorectomy
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Ephraim McDowell, who pioneered the practice of ovariotomy, in Kentucky, also conducted experimental surgical procedures on black women. 
Danielle Jackson, Longreads, 14 June 2018 Certainly, that one story about McDowell discounts a large portion of the existing historical record about his development of the ovariotomy. Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 19 Dec. 2017 This first-ever ovariotomy is considered a proud moment in Kentucky’s history. Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 19 Dec. 2017
Danielle Jackson, Longreads, 14 June 2018 Certainly, that one story about McDowell discounts a large portion of the existing historical record about his development of the ovariotomy. Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 19 Dec. 2017 This first-ever ovariotomy is considered a proud moment in Kentucky’s history. Kat Eschner, Smithsonian, 19 Dec. 2017 Word History
First Known Use
1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Medical Definition
ovariotomy
noun
ovar·i·ot·o·my ō-ˌvar-ē-ˈät-ə-mē, -ˌver-
plural ovariotomies
1
: surgical incision of an ovary
2
: oophorectomy