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单词 hysterotomy
释义

hysterotomy

noun

hys·​ter·​ot·​o·​my ˌhi-stə-ˈrä-tə-mē How to pronounce hysterotomy (audio)
plural hysterotomies
: surgical incision of the uterus usually made by a transabdominal approach
also : a procedure (as a cesarean section) involving such an incision

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web After the Texas law took effect, some doctors began using a procedure known as a hysterotomy to end dangerous pregnancies. Emily Baumgaertner, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2022 More physicians know how to perform a hysterotomy than a D&E, and when faced with an emergency, the former procedure might have been the only option for them. Scientific American, 29 June 2022

Word History

Etymology

New Latin hysterotomia, from hyster- + -tomia -tomy

First Known Use

1707, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hysterotomy

noun

hys·​ter·​ot·​o·​my ˌhis-tə-ˈrät-ə-mē How to pronounce hysterotomy (audio)
plural hysterotomies
: surgical incision of the uterus usually made by a transabdominal approach
also : a procedure (as a cesarean section) involving such an incision
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