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embryotomy Surg.|ɛmbrɪˈɒtəmɪ| [ad. Gr. ἐµβρυοτοµία, f. ἔµβρυο-ν embryon + -τοµία cutting.] ‘The cutting up of the fœtus in utero into pieces in order to effect its removal’ (Syd. Soc. Lex.).
1721–1800in Bailey. 1876Gross Dis. Bladder 57 A 6 months' fœtus had to be removed by embryotomy. |