hysterocolpectomy

noun

hys·​tero·​col·​pec·​to·​my ˌhis-tə-(ˌ)rō-käl-ˈpek-tə-mē How to pronounce hysterocolpectomy (audio)
plural hysterocolpectomies
: surgical removal of the uterus and vagina

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“Hysterocolpectomy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/hysterocolpectomy. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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