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What is
surgical castration
?Pronunciation: /ˈsərʤɪkəl ˌkæˈstreɪʃən/
surgical castration
Definition
Surgical removal of the testicles (orchiectomy) or ovaries (oophorectomy) to stop the production of sex hormones. Decreasing the levels of hormones may stop the growth of certain cancers.