hysterotomy

English

Etymology

From hystero- +‎ -tomy.

Noun

hysterotomy (plural hysterotomies)

  2. (surgery) The surgical procedure of making an incision in the uterus, commonly combined with a laparotomy during a caesarean section.
    Synonyms: uterotomy, metrotomy
    Hypernyms: procedure, operation, surgery, treatment, therapy
    Coordinate terms: hysterectomy, uterectomy, metrectomy, hysterosalpingo-oophorectomy, oophorosalpingectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, oophorectomy, ovariectomy, oophorotomy, ovariotomy, salpingectomy, salpingotomy, salpingostomy

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