colpocleisis
noun
col·po·clei·sis
ˌkäl-pō-ˈklī-səs 
plural colpocleises
-ˌsēz
: the suturing of posterior and anterior walls of the vagina to prevent uterine prolapse
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“Colpocleisis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/colpocleisis. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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