The surgical removal of one or both testes; also called orchidectomy.
The surgical removal of one or both testicles.
Surgical removal of one or both testes, usually performed to treat cancer of the testes or serious injury to the testes or to control cancer of another organ (e.g., prostate) by removing the source of androgenic hormones. Removal of both testes results in sterility.
Surgical removal of one or both testicles. A testicle may be removed because of cancer in the testicle, dead testicular tissue, or an undescended testicle. Removal of one testicle usually does not affect sexual activity or fertility. Both testicles are sometimes removed as treatment for advanced prostate cancer.
The surgical extraction of one or both testicles in a male, also known as orchidectomy.