hysterectomy
noun
hys·ter·ec·to·my ˌhi-stə-ˈrek-tə-mē 
plural hysterectomies
: surgical removal of the uterus
hysterectomized
ˌhi-stə-ˈrek-tə-ˌmīzd
adjective 
Example Sentences
a surgeon who has performed many hysterectomies
Recent Examples on the Web For severe cases, a hysterectomy (which removes the endometrial tissue and the uterus) is also a possible treatment. 
Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 Wappett points to the Ashley X case from the early 2000s, when the parents of a severely disabled child in Washington asked doctors to do a hysterectomy and other medical procedures that would stop her growth. Becky Jacobs, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Deanna had undergone a partial hysterectomy, so the couple used in vitro fertilization to conceive the twins before transferring the embryos to a surrogate carrier. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Transgender men who have not had a hysterectomy may still get their periods for a number of reasons. Rebekah Frumkin, Outside Online, 1 Mar. 2019 In March, Lee underwent a hysterectomy and shared details about her experience and recovery on social media. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 Lee, who just four weeks ago underwent a hysterectomy after seven years post-double mastectomy in her battle against breast cancer, wore a custom gown by Ukranian designer Anait Mkrtchian. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 31 Mar. 2022 In some cases, the infection can become severe or life-threatening, leading to sepsis, a hysterectomy, or even death. Carrie Feibel, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2022 By the following Monday, Ryan’s wife had scheduled a hysterectomy. Xander Peters, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 July 2022 See More
Sophia Caraballo, Woman's Day, 6 Sep. 2022 Wappett points to the Ashley X case from the early 2000s, when the parents of a severely disabled child in Washington asked doctors to do a hysterectomy and other medical procedures that would stop her growth. Becky Jacobs, The Salt Lake Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 Deanna had undergone a partial hysterectomy, so the couple used in vitro fertilization to conceive the twins before transferring the embryos to a surrogate carrier. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2022 Transgender men who have not had a hysterectomy may still get their periods for a number of reasons. Rebekah Frumkin, Outside Online, 1 Mar. 2019 In March, Lee underwent a hysterectomy and shared details about her experience and recovery on social media. Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2022 Lee, who just four weeks ago underwent a hysterectomy after seven years post-double mastectomy in her battle against breast cancer, wore a custom gown by Ukranian designer Anait Mkrtchian. Giovana Gelhoren, PEOPLE.com, 31 Mar. 2022 In some cases, the infection can become severe or life-threatening, leading to sepsis, a hysterectomy, or even death. Carrie Feibel, oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2022 By the following Monday, Ryan’s wife had scheduled a hysterectomy. Xander Peters, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1872, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
hysterectomy
noun
hys·ter·ec·to·my ˌhis-tə-ˈrek-tə-mē
plural hysterectomies
: surgical removal of the uterus see ovariohysterectomy, panhysterectomy, radical hysterectomy, supracervical hysterectomy