hysterotomy

noun

hys·ter·ot·o·my | \ ˌhi-stə-ˈrä-tə-mē

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plural hysterotomies

Definition of hysterotomy

: 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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hysterotomy

noun

hys·ter·ot·o·my | \ ˌhis-tə-ˈrät-ə-mē

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plural hysterotomies

Medical Definition of hysterotomy

: 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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