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symphysotomy

symphysotomy 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.

Forms of symphysotomy

pluralsymphysotomies

Questions about symphysotomy

What is symphysotomy the alternative form of?
Symphysotomy is the alternative form of symphysiotomy.

Words near symphysotomy in the dictionary

  1. symphysiotomies
  2. symphysiotomy
  3. symphysis
  4. symphysis pubis
  5. symphysotomies
  6. symphysotomy
  7. symphysy
  8. symphytan
  9. symphytans
  10. symphytism
  11. symphytognathid

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