Orchotomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical incision into the testis to obtain material for analysis (as in cases of abnormally low sperm count).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The doctor explained that an orchiotomy might be necessary to determine the cause of the patient's low sperm count.
- Orchiotomy is usually considered a diagnostic tool of last resort due to its invasiveness and potential risks.
- After the orchiotomy, the surgeon sent the testicular tissue to the laboratory for further analysis.
- The patient's medical records mentioned that he had undergone an orchiotomy several years ago to investigate his fertility issues.
- As the last resort to find a diagnosis, the urologist recommended an orchiotomy to examine the testicular tissue for any abnormalities.