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hysterotomy

/hɪˈstɛrɒtəmi/ noun · British & US
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What does hysterotomy mean?

noun

A surgical incision into the uterus, especially to deliver a baby. A cut made in the uterus.

Example

"The doctor performed a hysterotomy to deliver the baby prematurely."

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