Androtomy

/ænˈdrɑtəmi/ noun

Definition

A surgical procedure or anatomical dissection involving male reproductive organs or male anatomy.

Etymology

From Greek 'andros' (male) + 'tome' (cutting), following medical terminology conventions. This is a technical medical term that is rarely used in modern practice.

Kelly Says

Medical terminology loves Greek and Latin compound words—'androtomy' follows the same pattern as 'vasectomy,' 'hysterectomy,' and 'lobotomy,' where '-tomy' always means 'surgical cutting'!

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