Orchiectomy vs. Orchidectomy — What's the Difference?

Orchiectomy (also named orchidectomy, and sometimes shortened as orchi or orchie) is a surgical procedure in which one or both testicles are removed. The surgery is performed as treatment for testicular cancer, as part of surgery for transgender women, as management for advanced prostate cancer, and to remove damaged testes after testicular torsion.

Variant of orchiectomy.

Surgical removal of one or both testes.

Synonym of orchiectomy

(surgery) The surgical removal of one or both testes.

Surgical removal of one or both testicles

Surgical removal of one or both testicles