orchiectomy
Gonad excision surgery
Orchiectomy is the surgical removal of one or both testicles.
The procedure may be performed to treat testicular cancer, prostate cancer, or as part of gender-affirming care for transgender women.
Also spelled orchidectomy.
He underwent an orchiectomy after the cancer diagnosis.
Excision of reproductive glands
- gonadectomyExcision of sex glands
- bilateralInvolving two parties
- unilateralAffecting one side only
- inguinalOf the groin
scrotal · radical · simple · prophylactic · vasectomy · prostatectomy · nephrectomy · hysterectomy
Sperm-producing male organ
- testisMale reproductive gland
- gonadGamete-producing organ
- scrotumPouch containing male gonads
- epididymisSperm storage and maturation site
Malignancy of male gonads
- prostate cancerMale urogenital gland malignancy
- torsionRotational strain force
- traumaLasting psychological wound
- tumorAbnormal tissue mass
neoplasm · malignancy · metastasis · hormonal · testosterone · oncology · urology · biopsy
Chief male sex hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- androgenMale sex hormone
- hormone therapyTreatment using body's messengers
- HRTSupplemental endocrine treatment
endocrine · libido · hot flashes · osteoporosis · gynecomastia · feminization · chemical castration
Acknowledging one's true identity
- transgenderGender differs from assignment
- transfeminineGender identity toward femininity
- transitionChange from one state
- dysphoriaProfound psychological discomfort
castration
Excision of reproductive glands
- gonadectomyExcision of sex glands
- bilateralInvolving two parties
- unilateralAffecting one side only
inguinal · scrotal · radical · simple · prophylactic · vasectomy · prostatectomy · nephrectomy · hysterectomy · excision
testicle
Sperm-producing male organ
epididymis · vas deferens · tunica · reproductive · genital
testicular cancer
Malignancy of male gonads
- prostate cancerMale urogenital gland malignancy
- torsionRotational strain force
- traumaLasting psychological wound
tumor · neoplasm · malignancy · metastasis · hormonal · testosterone · oncology · urology · biopsy · staging
testosterone
Chief male sex hormone
- estrogenFemale reproductive hormone
- androgenMale sex hormone
- hormone therapyTreatment using body's messengers
HRT · endocrine · libido · hot flashes · osteoporosis · gynecomastia · feminization · chemical castration
gender affirmation
Acknowledging one's true identity
- transgenderGender differs from assignment
- transfeminineGender identity toward femininity
- transitionChange from one state
dysphoria · vaginoplasty · SRS