-ectomy is used as suffix and meaning "Surgical removal of a particular organ". Procedure are divided on the basis of body system: Reproductive System Female Cervicectomy: Surgical removal of the of the uterine cervix. Clitoridectomy: Surgical removal of the of the clitoris; female circumcision. Oophorectomy: Surgical removal of one or both ovaries. Salpingoophorectomy: Surgical removal of an ovary together with the… Continue reading -ectomy: Surgical Procedure Dictionary
