myomectomy

my·o·mec·to·my

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-uh-mek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌmaɪ əˈmɛk tə mi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-uh-mek-tuh-mee]
- /ˌmaɪ əˈmɛk tə mi/

Definitions of myomectomy word

noun plural myomectomy the surgical removal of a myoma, especially the excision of a fibroid tumor from the uterus. 1
noun myomectomy (surgery) The removal of the uterine myomas. 1
noun myomectomy the surgical removal of a myoma, esp in the uterus 0

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Origin of myomectomy

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

First recorded in 1885-90; myom(a) + -ectomy

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Parts of speech for Myomectomy

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myomectomy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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