hysterocleisis
hysterocleisis noun: the surgical closure of the uterus by suturing the edges of the os.
Noun
hysterocleisis (uncountable)
- The surgical closure of the uterus by suturing the edges of the os.
- Eight cases were operated on (including his own) by hysterocleisis, kolpocleisis, or nephrectomy.1893, The Monthly Cyclopædia of Practical Medicine
- As to the gynecological teaching, there is much that might be criticised, as, for instance, the recommendation of Hegar's perineorrhaphy, the including of hysterocleisis, and colpocleisis and the vaginal fixation of the uterus.1904, The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, page 725
hysterocleisis meaning in Tamil
hysterocleisis in Tamil
- கருப்பை வாய் மூடல் அறுவை
Origin of hysterocleisis
From Ancient Greek ὑστέρα (hustéra) + Ancient Greek κλεῖσις (kleîsis). By surface analysis, hystero- + -cleisis.
Questions about hysterocleisis
- What does hysterocleisis mean?
- Hysterocleisis means the surgical closure of the uterus by suturing the edges of the os.
- What is hysterocleisis in Tamil?
- Hysterocleisis in Tamil is கருப்பை வாய் மூடல் அறுவை. See Hysterocleisis meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is hysterocleisis?
- Hysterocleisis is a noun.
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