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Gonadectomy

Gonadectomy, the removal of the gonads, may refer to:Orchiectomy, removal of the testicles Castration, removal of the use of the testicles, including by chemical means Oophorectomy, removal of the ovaries

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Gonadectomy, the removal of the gonads, may refer to:

Orchiectomy, removal of the testicles
Castration, removal of the use of the testicles, including by chemical means
Oophorectomy, removal of the ovaries