See Also: testectomy(medicine)

synderesis (iou) and testectomy (medicine)


synderesis (iou)



synderesis noun. . LME.
[medieval Latin (also synteresis) from Greek sunteresis careful guarding or watching, from Greek sunterein guard, watch over, from sun- SYN- + terein guard, keep.]
Theology. Conscience, esp. serving as a guide for conduct; innate moral sense. Also, that part of the soul which can unite with God.

testectomy (medicine)


testectomy


Synonym: orchiectomy.

Origin: testis + G. G. Ektome, excision