Orchiectomy
Orchiectomy
Definition
Surgical removal of one or both testicles.
Also known as Castration, Male Castration, Male Gonadectomy, orchidectomy, Orchiectomy, Testis Removed — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0029189 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Gonad | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Testes | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Genitourinary system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |