Definition

A surgical procedure that involves making an incision in the uterus.

Example

The doctor performed a hysterotomy to address the complications during the pregnancy.

Conversation

Did you hear about the hysterotomy procedure that my sister had last week?

Yeah, I did! That sounds really intense.

It really was! They said it’s often necessary for certain complications during pregnancy.

I can only imagine how stressful that must have been for her.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hysterotomy → It is formed from "hystera" (meaning uterus) and "tomia" (from "temnein", meaning to cut). The word refers to the surgical procedure of cutting into the uterus.

Memory Tip

Think of 'hystera' for uterus and 'tomia' for cutting — a hysterotomy is a procedure that involves cutting into the uterus.

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