orchidectomist

orchidectomist

English

Etymology

From orchidectomy +‎ -ist

Noun

orchidectomist (plural orchidectomists)

1. One who performs an orchidectomy
   • 1895, J. Bolton Bangs, “The Treatment of Prostatic Hypertrophy”, in Boston Medical and Surgical Journal‎, Massachusetts Medical Society:

     I was told by the doctor that a gentleman, who is an orchidectomist in my city, had said the only way to relieve the old man was to remove his testicles.

   • 1903, Block, “Affections of the Kidney”, in Transactions‎, volume 46, Missouri State Medical Association, page 52:

     I fear that their disappointment will be as keen and unpalatable as that of the orchidectomists in their pretentious claims for the cure of hypertrophied prostate[.]

   • 1910, J. Dellinger Barney, “Tubercular Epididymitis”, in Boston Medical and Surgical Journal‎, volume 166, page 413:

     A glance through the columns will show the most enthusiastic orchidectomist that his claims for the necessity, or better results, of the procedure are not backed up by the facts.

   • 2015 June 26, Simon Burnton, “Lazing around in the sun while someone else does the hunting”, in The Guardian‎:

     "The correct term would be orchidectomist I suppose, but they would probably prefer urologist" – John Moore.