- Symphysotomy
- Symphysotomy Sym`phy*sot"o*my, n. Symphyseotomy. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Symphysotomy
Look at other dictionaries:
symphysotomy — Symphyseotomy Sym phy*se*ot o*my, n. [NL. symphysis pubis + Gr. ? to cut.] (Surg.) The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; formerly called the Sigualtian section. [Written also {symphysotomy}.]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Symphyseotomy — Sym phy*se*ot o*my, n. [NL. symphysis pubis + Gr. ? to cut.] (Surg.) The operation of dividing the symphysis pubis for the purpose of facilitating labor; formerly called the Sigualtian section. [Written also {symphysotomy}.] Dunglison. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
