ovariotomist

[Eng. ovariotom (y); -ist.] One who practices or is skilled in ovariotomy. ō-vär-I-ot-o-mỹ, s. [Eng. ovary, and Gr. tomē =a cutting.] Surg.: The cutting an ovarian cyst out of the body. The operation is succe ful in about 90 per cent. ō-vär-i-ous, a . [Lat. ova , pl. of ovum =an egg.] Consisting of eggs. ō-va-ri-tis, 8. -it is (q. v.).] Pathol.: The same as OARITIS and OOPHORITIS (q. v.). [Mod. Latin ovar (ium); suff.