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The removal of both testicles is known as a bilateral orchiectomy, or castration, because the person is no longer able to reproduce.
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Can you reverse chemical castration?
Yes
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gold is considered as a element
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6.5 is considered to be a weak acid on the pH scale. 7 is considered neutral and a pH < 7 is considered an acid.
Why is coal not considered to be a rock?
Coal is considered a sedimentary rock, except for Anthracite which is considered a metamorphic rock.
What is another word for orchiectomy?
Another word for orchiectomy is castration
What is the medical term meaning bilateral orchiectomy?
Bilateral orchiectomy is the medical term meaning castration.
What operation is the same as male castration?
bilateral orchiectomy
What is the name of the operation for male castration?
Orchiectomy in humans
What are the types of castration?
There are several types of castration. The surgical removal of both the testicles is called a bilateral orchiectomy. This includes a simple castration through the scrotum or a "radical" inguinal orchiectomy which is done from above. There is also castration done with a clamp that causes the testicles to lose their blood supply. This is only done on animals. Finally there is chemical castration which involves taking antiandrogens to shut down testicular function.
What operation causes castration?
Bilateral orchiectomy - which is sometimes done as part of treating advanced prostate cancer.
What is the Roman Catholic stance on voluntary orchiectomy?
Official Roman Catholic teaching is opposed to the performance of castration for spiritual purity.
What surgery is used excise the testicle?
Orchidectomy
What is the purpose of testicular surgery?
to reposition undescended testes (orchiopexy); to correct testicular torsion ; to treat testicular cancer, which may involve removal of the testicles (castration) or the testes (orchiectomy); to treat traumatic injuries of the testicles; and.
What alternative treatment to orchiectomy exists for patients with testicular cancer?
There is no effective alternative to radical orchiectomy in the treatment of testicular cancer; radiation and chemotherapy are considered follow-up treatments rather than alternatives.
Why is the inguinal orchiectomy called a radical orchiectomy?
It is called a radical orchiectomy because the surgeon removes the entire spermatic cord as well as the testicle itself.
Castration or sterilization of another person without legal permission is considered to be?
assault and battery.
