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symphyseotomy

symphyseotomy is the alternative form of symphysiotomy.

Meaning of symphysiotomy

Noun

symphysiotomy (plural symphysiotomies)

  1. A surgical procedure in which the cartilage of the pubic symphysis is divided to widen the pelvis, allowing childbirth when there is a mechanical problem.

Questions about symphyseotomy

What is symphyseotomy the alternative form of?
Symphyseotomy is the alternative form of symphysiotomy.

Words near symphyseotomy in the dictionary

  1. symphyomyrtles
  2. symphysanodontid
  3. symphysanodontids
  4. symphyseal
  5. symphyseally
  6. symphyseotomy
  7. symphyses
  8. symphyses pubis
  9. symphysial
  10. symphysies
  11. symphysiolysis

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