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Symphyseotomy
Symˊphy-se-ot′o-my
,Noun.
[NL.
symphysis pubis
+ Gr. [GREEK] to cut.] (Surg.)
The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; – formerly called the Sigualtian section.
[Written also
symphysotomy
.] Dunglison.
Definition 2024
symphyseotomy
symphyseotomy
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Noun
symphyseotomy (uncountable)
- (surgery) The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis to facilitate labour; the Sigualtian section.
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operation of dividing the symphysis pubis