colpocleisis

noun

col·​po·​clei·​sis ˌkäl-pō-ˈklī-səs How to pronounce colpocleisis (audio)
plural colpocleises -ˌsēz How to pronounce colpocleisis (audio)
: 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 23 Mar. 2023.

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