Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Castration

Surgical removal or artificial destruction of gonads.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Surgical removal or artificial destruction of gonads.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Gonadectomy
  • Castrations
  • Gonadectomies

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17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

prefer OVARIECTOMY or ORCHIECTOMY

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  1. E04w.270w.282w
  2. E04w.950w.165w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Castration. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002369. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002369
  2. Castration. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castration
  3. Castration. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q58929