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hysterotomy

hys·ter·ot·o·my
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [his-tuh-rot-uh-mee]
    • /ˌhɪs təˈrɒt ə mi/
    • /hˌɪstərˈəʊtəmi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [his-tuh-rot-uh-mee]
    • /ˌhɪs təˈrɒt ə mi/

Definitions of hysterotomy word

  • noun plural hysterotomy the operation of cutting into the uterus, as in a Cesarean. 1
  • noun hysterotomy (surgery) The surgical procedure of making an incision in the uterus, commonly combined with a laparotomy during a caesarean section. 1
  • noun hysterotomy surgical incision into the uterus 0
  • noun hysterotomy incision of the uterus, as in a cesarean section 0

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Origin of hysterotomy

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10; hystero- + -tomy

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Parts of speech for Hysterotomy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hysterotomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hysterotomy usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with hysterotomy

  • what is a hysterotomy?

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