Hysterectomy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɪstəˈɹɛktəmi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hysterectomy is a noun meaning (surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all of or part of the uterus.
Meaning
(surgery) The surgical procedure to remove all of or part of the uterus.
Example Sentences
she even contemplated having her womb taken out to eliminate periods altogether, which would surely be her greatest possible career move, a tactical hysterectomy for ambitious women with menstruation problems
Word Forms
- hysterectomies
Synonyms for hysterectomy
Depending on context, synonyms include uterectomy, metrectomy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oophorectomy, supravaginal, panhysterectomy, hysteromyomectomy, hysterotrachelectomy, vaginectomy.
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